Use a rear facing car seat from birth until ages 2 4.
Baby seat weight limit.
Lower anchor weight limit 65 lbs weight of car seat.
Baby meets minimum weight usually 4 or 5 lbs typical maximum limits.
The seat may include an infant insert to help raise baby.
Weight is 30 to 35 lbs total height is 28 to 35 inches.
Use a forward facing car seat until at least age 4 and until your child reaches the height or weight limit of their seat.
If your car seat does not have a label you can determine the maximum allowable child weight for lower anchor use by subtracting the weight of the car seat usually available in the car seat s instruction manual from 65 pounds.
Rear facing seats forward facing seats booster seats the safety guidelines all start to blend together after a while.
Torso height is when there is less than one inch from the top of the child s head to the top of the carrier.
For the best possible protection infants and toddlers should be buckled in a rear facing car seat in the back seat until they reach the maximum weight and height limits of their car seat.
Here s a simple lesson to help you navigate the age requirements weight limits and various styles of children s car seats.
Make sure children are properly buckled in a car seat booster seat or seat belt whichever is appropriate for their weight height and age.