[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/find-the-right-child-car-seat\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/find-the-right-child-car-seat\/","headline":"How to Find the Right Child Car Seat","name":"How to Find the Right Child Car Seat","description":"The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) wants you to know that \u201cthe best car seat is the one that fits your child properly, is easy to use, and fits in your vehicle correctly.\u201d Finding a Car Seat That Fits Your Child There are three types of child car seats: Rear-facing:\u00a0for ages birth-12 months Convertible...","datePublished":"2014-01-30","dateModified":"2024-05-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/#Person","name":"Rizk Law","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rizk Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","width":278,"height":65}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","width":383,"height":427},"url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/find-the-right-child-car-seat\/","about":["Auto Accident"],"wordCount":306,"articleBody":"The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) wants you to know that \u201cthe best car seat is the one that fits your child properly, is easy to use, and fits in your vehicle correctly.\u201dFinding a Car Seat That Fits Your ChildThere are three types of child car seats:Rear-facing:\u00a0for ages birth-12 monthsConvertible and 3-in-one rear-facing child car seats have higher height and weight limits, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time, which is recommended.Forward-facing:\u00a0for ages 1-3 yearsOnce your child reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your rear-facing child car seat\u2019s manufacturer, your child is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness.Booster Seat:\u00a0for ages 4-7 yearsWhen your child reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your forward-facing child car seat\u2019s manufacturer, you child can use a booster seat, but still in the back seat where it\u2019s safer.Seat Belt:\u00a0for ages 8-12 yearsKeep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit properly in a seat belt, in the back seat. The lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face.You can have your child\u2019s car seat checked to be sure that you have installed it correctly at an inspection station, by a certified child passenger safety technician. To find a station near you, visit NHTSA\u2019s website at: www.nhtsa.gov. In the event that your child has been injured in a car accident that was caused by a defective car seat, contact an\u00a0injury attorney\u00a0from our law firm today for a complimentary evaluation of your claim."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Find the Right Child Car Seat","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/find-the-right-child-car-seat\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]