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Car Seat Recommendations for Children child outgrows the rear-facing car upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across seat, your child is ready to travel in a There are many car seat choices on Infant-only seats can only be used forward-facing car seat with a harness the shoulder and chest and not cross the market. Use the information below rear-facing. and tether. the neck or face. Remember: your to help you choose the type of car seat Convertible and All-in-One car 4 - 7 Years: Keep your child in a child should still ride in the back seat that best meets your child’s needs. seats typically have higher height forward-facing car seat with a harness because it’s safer there. „ Select a car seat based on your and weight limits for the rear-facing and tether until he or she reaches the Seat Belt child’s age and size, choose a seat position, allowing you to keep your top height or weight limit allowed by 8 - 12 Years: Keep your child in that fts in your vehicle, and use it child rear-facing for a longer period your car seat’s manufacturer. Once a booster seat until he or she is big every time. of time. your child outgrows the forward- enough to ft in a seat belt properly. „ Always refer to your specifc car 1 – 3 Years: Keep your child rear- facing car seat with a harness, it’s For a seat belt to ft properly the seat manufacturer’s instructions facing as long as possible. It’s the best time to travel in a booster seat, but lap belt must lie snugly across the (check height and weight limits) way to keep him or her safe. Your still in the back seat. upper thighs, not the stomach. The and read the vehicle owner’s child should remain in a rear-facing Booster Seat shoulder belt should lie snug across manual on how to install the car car seat until he or she reaches the top the shoulder and chest and not cross seat using the seat belt or lower height or weight limit allowed by your 4 - 7 Years: Keep your child in a the neck or face. Remember: your anchors and a tether, if available. car seat’s manufacturer. Once your forward-facing car seat with a harness child should still ride in the back seat and tether until he or she reaches the „ To maximize safety, keep your child outgrows the rear-facing car top height or weight limit allowed by because it’s safer there. child in the car seat for as long as seat, your child is ready to travel in a your car seat’s manufacturer. Once http://www.safercar.gov/parents/ Car Seat Recommendations for Children possible, as long as the child fts forward-facing car seat with a harness your child outgrows the forward- Car-Seat-Safety.htm within the manufacturer’s height and tether. facing car seat with a harness, There are many car seat choices on the market. Use the information below to help you choose the type of car seat that best meets your child’s needs. and weight requirements. Forward-Facing Car Seat it’s time to travel in a booster Age (Years) „ Keep your child in the back seat at 1 - 3 Years: Keep your child rear- seat, but still in the back seat. Rear-Facing Car Seat Forward-Facing Car Seat least through age 12. facing as long as possible. It’s the best 8 - 12 Years: Keep your child Booster Seat Rear-Facing Car Seat way to keep him or her safe. Your in a booster seat until he or Seat Belt Birth – 12 Months: Your child under child should remain in a rear-facing she is big enough to ft in a age 1 should always ride in a rear- car seat until he or she reaches the top seat belt properly. For a seat facing car seat. There are different height or weight limit allowed by your belt to ft properly the lap belt types of rear-facing car seats: car seat’s manufacturer. Once your must lie snugly across the REAR-FACING FORWARD-FACING BOOSTER SEAT SEAT BELT CAR SEAT CAR SEAT Emergency Preparedness Checklist „ Water and nonperishable emergency food • Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size, choose a seat that ts in your vehicle, and use it every time. GPS navigation system or Road Atlas Always refer to your specic car seat manufacturer’s instructions (check height and weight limits) and • Being prepared for emergencies can make huge difference in the outcome „ • read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or lower anchors and a tether, if available. To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child ts of an accident or other unexpected events. Here’s some suggested items to Home Kit Basics - At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements. • Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12. make your own kits: below: Rear-Facing Car Seat Car Kit Basics - This kit is intended to aid you in getting help, signaling your „ Water—one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week Birth – 12 Months supply for home) car’s presence to other motorists, and tackling simple challenges. „ Food—non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. There are different types of rear-facing car seats: „ Cellular phone 2-week supply for home), can opener, if needed • Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing. Convertible and All-in-One car seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing • „ First-aid kit „ Flashlight with extra batteries, LED lights will last longer position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time. „ Fire extinguisher - Carrying a compact unit that’s labeled 1A10BC or 2A10BC „ Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) 1 – 3 Years is recommend. First aid kit – Should include: 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches); Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s „ Warning light, hazard triangle, or fares „ 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes); 1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward- facing car seat with a harness and tether. „ Tire gauge inch); 5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram); 5 antiseptic wipe „ Jack and lug wrench packets; 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each); 1 blanket (space blanket); 1 breathing „ Foam tire sealant or a portable compressor and plug kit - Only use it in an barrier (with one-way valve); 1 instant cold compress; 2 pair of non-latex gloves emergency. Non-fammable. Don’t consider this a permanent fx. (size: large); 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each); „ Spare fuses- Refer to your owner’s manual. Keep an assortment on hand of the Scissors; 1 roller bandage (3 inches wide); 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide); proper type for your vehicle. 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches); 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches); Oral „ Jumper cables or a portable battery booster. thermometer (non-mercury/non-glass); 2 triangular bandages; Tweezers; First „ Flashlight- especially one that is bright and weatherproof with a magnet, aid instruction booklet fexible mounting system, or a stand will free up your hands. „ Medications (7-day supply) and medical items „ Gloves, hand cleaner, and clean rags „ Multi-purpose tool „ Auto-club card or roadside-assistance number „ Sanitation and personal hygiene items „ $20 in small bills and change - In case you need money with no other way of „ Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical accessing cash information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certifcates, „ Pen and pad of paper insurance policies) „ Basic tools - Should include a set of socket and open-end wrenches, a multi-tip „ Cell phone with chargers screwdriver, and pliers. „ Family and emergency contact information „ Coolant hose repair kit and tape - In case of a leaking coolant hose „ Extra cash- smaller bills are recommended „ Extra clothes and small tarpaulin „ Emergency blanket(s) Page 6 chehalistribe.org  greatwolfodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net