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Car Seat Safety
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for children. Each year 70 Canadian children under the age of 4 years die and another 4,000 are injured in motor vehicle collisions. Transport Canada estimates that 90% of deaths and 70% of injuries are preventable through the proper use and installation of a child restraint system such as a car seat or booster seat.
Choose the right seat for your child:
| Type of seat | Stage | Seat Poistion |
| Infant Only Seat | Birth to 9-10 kg (20-22 lbs) | Rear-facing only |
Convertible Car Seat |
Birth to 16 kg (35 lbs) | Rear-facing |
| Convertible Car Seat
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At leat 10 kg (22 lbs) and the child is able to pull to a standing position on his/her own. | Forward-facing
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| Combination Seat with Harness | 9 kg (20 lbs) up to 18 kg (40 lbs) |
Forward-facing |
| Combination Seat with Lap/Shoulder Belt | 18 kg (40 lbs) up to 36 kg (80 lbs) | Forward-facing |
| Booster Seat | 18 kg (40 lbs) up to 36 kg (80 lbs) | Forward-facing |
For more information:
For more information on child passenger safety, contact the Injury Prevention Program at 743-1000.Last Revised/Reviewed
Thursday, 2011-02-24 2:19 PM