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    Very young babies may need extra support ina child safety seat. To provide this, pad the sides of the safety seat and the area around the head and neck with a tightly rolled cloth diaper or receiving blanket, or use a specially designed cushioned headrest (but not on that is inflatable). If the seat is very deep, place a rolled towel between the baby and the crotch strap will prevent shifting and keep the baby from slouching.
    neck, and head and can allow you to position the infant in a comfortable, semi-reclining position. A rear-facing seat should be used until an infant is at least 20 pounds and one year old. Look for a three- or five-point harness, which is easy to fasten and release (test it yourself to be sure you can handle this maneuver quickly). Some of these safety seats can be removed and installed with baby in them--a great added convenience--and can double as an infant seat or carrier. These fit newborns well, but must be replaced with a larger seat when the child is 20 to 22 pounds. A convertible seat used in the rear-facing position is recommended when a child reaches 20 or more pounds well before the first birthday.
          A front-facing, toddler-only child safety seat. This type of restraint is for children over one year and over 20 pounds. The seats are usually suitable until a child weighs 40 to 60 pounds. Some may convert to belt-positioning boosters (see Booster Seats on page 3);
          A convertible seat. This type of restraint can be used in the rear-facing position for children under one year (usually up to 20 or 30 pounds, depending on the model) and in the front-facing position for children up to 40 pounds and about 4 years of age. The drawback is it tends to provide a less secure fit for newborns than a rear-facing infant seat. Using one that has five-point harness rather than a T-shield or tray-shield will increase infant comfort and safety in the rear-facing position. When the seat is used in the front-facing mode, it is important that it be installed in the upright position. You
    may also find safety seats that change from a foward-facing child seat to a belt-positioning booster seat.

    Children who have been facing rearwards in a convertible car seat can start facing foward once they are a year old and weigh at least 20 pounds. when reversing the seat, be sure to install it according to the manufacturer's directions and to readjust the harness as your toddler grows.

          Intergrated child safety seats. Some vehicles on the market feature front-facing child safety seats that are built in, or intergrated, into the vehicle's seat itself. These seats are very convenient, eliminating the need to install and remove the safety seat. Check vehicle guide for appropriate use.

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