It is important to choose a child safety seat that fits tightly in your vehicle and is appropriate for your infant's size and weight. When installing the child safety seat, follow the manufacturer's instructions as well as the instructions for the use of the seat belt system that can be found in your vehicle owner's manual. If the child safety seat is not used properly, your infant will not be fully protected in a crash. Child safety seat checks by experts are highly recommended. 

Resources

• Safe Kids Orange County website
• Attend a Car Seat Checkpoint at Arnold Palmer Hospital