Choosing a Child Safety Seat
Warning: Children age 12 and under should ride in the rear seats using a child safety seat suitable for the child’s age and weight.
Warning: Children should ride rear-facing and use the child restraint's integrated 5-point harness in conformity with possible local laws and the recommendations of the Child Safety Seat manufacturer. Check to make sure children riding in your vehicle are riding in the appropriate child restraint.
Child restraints accommodate different ages, sizes, and weight ranges of children. Many child restraints are designed to allow children to ride rear-facing. Carefully read and follow all instructions and warnings provided by the child safety seat manufacturer, and on all labels attached to the child safety seat.
Use the following tables to help you determine the best type of restraint for a child. There are also some general rules for each category.
| Weight Group | Rear Outer Seat | Rear Center Seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 0 | Under 22 lb (10 kg) | U | - |
| Group 0+ | Under 29 lb (13 kg) | U | - |
| Group I | 20-40 lb (9-18 kg) | U, UF | - |
| Group II | 33-55 lb (15-25 kg) | U, UF | - |
| Group III | 48-76 lb (22-36 kg) | U, UF | - |
U: Universal belt rearward child restraint system
UF: Universal belt forward child restraint system
| Weight Group | Front Passenger Seat | Rear Outer Seat | Rear Center Seat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 0 | Under 22 lb (10 kg) | - | IL | - |
| Group 0+ | Under 29 lb (13 kg) | - | IL | - |
| Group I | 20-40 lb (9-18 kg) | - | IL | - |
| Group II | 33-55 lb (15-25 kg) | - | IL, IUF | - |
| Group III | 48-76 lb (22-36 kg) | - | IL, IUF | - |
IL: Any semi-universal LATCH/ISOFIX child restraint system
IUF: Any universal LATCH/ISOFIX child restraint system