Make sure you're using the right car seat for your child's age, weight, and height. Read your car seat's instructions for size limits.

This is so the manufacturer can notify you in the event of a safety recall. Mail in the registration card that came with the seat, or go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#car-seat-registration

The instructions for both your vehicle and the car seat will help you install the seat correctly.

Make sure your seat is:

•In the back seat. All children under age 13 should ride in the back seat, so install car seats in the back seat whenever possible.

•Never install a rear-facing car seat in front of an active passenger seat air bag; it can cause severe injury or death to rear-facing infants.

•Facing the correct direction. Remember to keep your child rear-facing as long as allowed by the car seat manufacturer. Don't hurry to turn your child forward-facing, as research shows that young child passengers are safest when riding rear-facing.

•Reclined at the correct angle. Some seats have an adjustable recline feature. Check your car seat manufacturer's instructions to be sure your car seat is properly reclined.

•Installed using either the seat belt or lower anchors. Remove twists or slack from the seat belt or lower anchor straps, and check your car seat manual to make sure you've threaded the seat belt or lower anchor straps through the correct path on the car seat. Note: some seats have two separate paths. If you use a seat belt, make sure the belt is "locked." Some car seats have a "lock-off" feature that holds the seat belt in place. For a forward-facing car seat, connect the seat's tether strap (located on the top of the seat) to your vehicle's tether anchor and tighten.

•Installed tightly. The car seat shouldn't move side-to-side or front-to-back more than 1 inch at the belt path.

Remember that buckling your child in correctly is just as important as installing the seat correctly.

Be sure to check: •The position of the harness straps. -Rear-Facing- Straps should be routed through the harness slots at or just below your child's shoulders. -Forward-Facing- Straps should be routed through the harness slots at or just above your child's shoulders.

•The fit of the harness. The harness straps should be snug and free of twists. You shouldn't be able to pinch excess webbing at your child's shoulders.

•The harness buckle. Make sure buckle pieces are fully inserted and secure.

•The chest clip. Buckle the chest clip at your child's armpit level.

Make sure you're using the right seat for your child's, age, weight, and height. Read your booster seat's instructions for guidance and size limits. Keep in mind that there are different types of booster seats: backless and high-back. Some car seats convert to booster seats.

This is so the manufacturer can notify you in the event of a safety recall. Mail in the registration card that came with the seat, or go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#car-seat-registration

The instructions for both your vehicle and your booster seat will help you use your seat correctly. Your vehicle owner's manual has important information about adjusting seat belts and head restraints. The booster seat's instructions include age, weight, and height recommendations as well as belt positioning information.

Make sure: •The booster seat is installed in the back seat. All children under age 13 should ride in the back seat, so install booster seats in the back seat whenever possible.

• The booster seat is facing forward. • There is a lap and shoulder belt for your child to use - never use a booster seat with just a lap belt. •With a backless booster seat, your child uses the vehicle's seat back or built-in head restraint for head, neck, and back support.

●High-back boosters: Make sure: - Your child's back is flat against the back of the booster seat. -The lap belt portion of the seat belt is under the booster seat's arm rests. -You use the shoulder belt positioners that are provided with the booster seat to keep the shoulder belt in place. -The seat belt lays flat - remove all twists.

●Backless boosters: Make sure: - Your child's back is flat against the vehicle's seat back. -The lap belt portion of the seat belt is under the booster seat's arm. - You use the shoulder belt positioners that are provided with the booster seat to keep the shoulder belt in place. - The seat belt lays flat - remove all twists. -The vehicle's head rest is adjusted following guidance in the vehicle manual.