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CHILD SAFETY SEATS

ALWAYS PUT YOUR INFANT IN AN APPROVED CAR SAFETY SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT OF YOUR CAR BEFORE DRIVING ANYWHERE.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CAR SAFETY SEAT:

• Use infant-only car safety seats with 3 or 5 point harness systems. This makes for the best comfort, fit and positioning for the infant and premature infant.
• Car seats made for use by infants who weigh more than 20 pounds should not be used for premature infants.
• Do not use car seats with hard plastic chest covers or trays.

BRING THE CAR SEAT TO THE HOSPITAL:

• Make sure you know how to use your car seat and you know how to put the infant into the car seat.
• The car seat should be clean and working right. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident
• If using a used car seat, make sure all parts are working right.

TIPS ON PUTTING YOUR INFANT IN THE CAR SEAT:

• Place infant blankets rolled up beside the infant's 'body and head to help prevent too much side-to-side moving.
• Put the' shoulder straps through the lowest slots of the car seat.
• This may depend on the size of your baby.
• The straps should be snug and the seat's clip should rest at the center of the infant's chest, not the neck or stomach,
• Make sure the infant's hips and back are flat against the back of the seat. These things can help prevent the infant from slouching oven
• A small diaper or blanket may be put between the infant's legs.

SAFETY TIPS:

• NEVER hold an infant or toddler in your arms in the car or buckle the seat belt around both of you,
• NEVER put your infant in the front seat of a car that has a working air bag.
• NEVER leave your infant alone' in the car even 'if he or she is asleep.

Talk to your local fire department if you have any questions about your car seat. They can show you how to put your car seat in your car the right way.