Front-facing car seats are recommended for children to use as long as possible, often up to an 80 pound weight limit.  Your child may ride in a front-facing car seat for several years, so it is important to make sure it is installed correctly.  The following video will help take you through the process of installing your car seat to make sure your child has the safest ride possible.

More resources:

Watch Car Seats: Installing a Rear-facing Infant Car Seat to learn how to properly install a rear-facing infant seat.

Watch Car Seat Safety, a video that provides a general guide to make sure your car seat is properly installed.

For a step by step guide, read “Proper Car Seat Installation” by Shannon Ryan, Certified Social Worker and Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.