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- When installing a car seat put your weight into it. You may want to press down on the safety seat with your knee as you tighten the safety belts. If you are using a sear with a Latch System you need to do the same thing as you tighten the belts that are attached.
- Your car should have directions in the owner’s manual regarding the vehicles seat belts and child safety seats. You should always review this information because the car manufacturers have experimented and tested the vehicle for everything you can imagine. If they have a comment about a child seat or their seat belts it is probably important.
- Do not forget to read the child safety seat’s instruction manual. The manufacturers of the car seats have also tested their product. They know what you need to do and how you should do it. Their instructions can save your child’s life. All newer child car seats have a sticker on the side of the seat. This sticker has simple installation instructions and information regarding the weight of your child. This information is important to read.
- How to ensure the car seat is secure. Many newer cars have seat belts with a built-in locking system. However, some still require a safety clip. The owner’s manual for your vehicle will let you know if you need a locking clip. New car seats, today, include a locking clip. Usually they are attached to the back of the child’s car seat. Leave the clip there when not using it, because you may need it if you move the seat to another vehicle.
