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Child safety seats save lives.
In Ontario, they are required for all children up to the age of eight.
 Infants face the rear until 20 lbs. (9 kg) |
 Toddlers face forward from 20 lbs. to 40 lbs. (9 kg - 18 kg) |
 Children use booster seats until they are 80 lbs. (36 kg), or stand 4' 9" (145 cm) tall or turn 8 years old |
A properly installed child safety seat can reduce the risk of serious injury or death by as much as 75%.
Car crashes are the number one cause of death for Canadian children.
Over 80% of child safety seats are not used properly. Common errors include not tightening the seatbelt and harness enough, and not properly using a tether strap when required. You can make sure your child's safety seats are installed correctly by following the links to helpful tips and information.
It's smart love. And it's the law.
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