Why is it important to fill out and send in the registration forms on car seats high chairs toys etc?
Every year, the National Child Passenger Week Campaign and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) urge parents to register their car seats and booster seats so they can receive recall notices. By doing this, you give manufacturers the ability to contact you about any and all safety notices.
How do I register my safety first car seat?
Register online with your car manufacturer, using the information found on the information sticker on your car seat. Fill out the registration card that came with your car seat. It’s pre-populated with your car seat’s information. Mail the card; no postage required.
How do I know when my car seat expires?
Check your seat’s expiration date by looking at its label, usually at the bottom or back to the seat. We recommend registering your car seat as well — and carefully following installation instructions to avoid compromising the safety of the seat.
Until when should children use a child restraint device in a car?
Current California Law: Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt.
Can a 9 year old sit in the front seat?
If a child restraint is not available, children under 3 years must travel in the rear, but may be unrestrained. Children 3 years and over, up to 135cm tall must sit in the rear and use an adult seat belt. Children aged 12 years or more, or over 135cm tall, may travel the front, but must wear the seat belt.
How long are Safety 1st car seats good for in Canada?
between 6 to 10 years
Most Safety 1st car seats have the expiry date printed on a sticker on the backside. It is usually between 6 to 10 years after the manufacture date. Inspect the back of the shell from top till bottom. Look for either the manufacture date or the expiry date.
What happens if a car seat is recalled?
In most cases, the car seat manufacturer will mail notices to registered car seat owners advising them of the corrective action to be taken. This may include sending remedy or repair kits, replacement pads, bases, or other parts.
Do children’s car seats expire?
Yes, car seats typically expire after six years from the date of manufacture. A sticker that provides the serial number includes manufacture and expiration dates.
How much will a ticket be for no child restraint?
This requirement extends until age 15. Failure to properly restrain a child will result in a $25 to $100 ticket. For offenders who show proof that they obtained a proper car seat, the court will impose only the minimum $25 fine. Certain vehicles are exempt from these child restraint requirements.
What are the child restraint requirements?
– Use the internal harness system until the upper height or weight limit is reached. – Use harness straps/slots at or above shoulder level when forward-facing. – Harness straps must be snug on the child; the harness clip should be at armpit level. – The top of the child’s ears should not be above the top of the car seat when forward-facing.
How daycares can harm children with restraints?
Know and learn about what health concerns or special conditions are unique for their child.
What are child restraint laws?
Child Passenger Restraint Law. All children under age 8 must ride in a federally approved car seat or booster seat, unless the child is 4’9″ or taller. Car seats must be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, a child passenger restraint system meeting federal motor vehicle safety standards. It is recommended that all infants and