Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. You can help
prevent this from happening to your child by always using car safety seats and seat belts correctly.
The information below explains how.

Which car safety seat is the best?

No one seat is the "best" or "safest." The best seat is the one that fits your child's size, is
correctly installed, and is used properly every time you drive. When shopping for a car
safety seat, keep the following in mind:

• Don't base your decision on price alone. Higher prices can mean added features that may or may not make the seat safer or easier to use. All car safety seats available for purchase in the United States must meet very strict safety standards established and maintained by the federal government.
• When you find a seat you like, try it out. Put your child in it and adjust the harnesses and buckles. Make sure it fits properly and securely in your car. Keep in mind that pictures or displays of car safety seats in stores may not show them being used the right way.
  

Important safety rules

• Always use a car safety seat. You can start with your baby's first ride home from the hospital.
• Never place a child in a rear-facing car safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag.
• The safest place for all children to ride is in the back seat.
• Set a good example - always wear your seat belt. Help your child form a lifelong habit of buckling up.
• Remember that each car safety seat is different. Read and keep the instructions that came with your seat handy, and follow the manufacturer's instructions at all times.
• Read the owner's manual that came with your car on how to correctly install car safety seats.
• If you need help installing your car safety seat, contact a certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician. To locate and set up an appointment, call toll-free at 866/SEATCHECK (866/732-8243) or visit http://www.seatcheck.org/.
  

Rear-facing seats

All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. That means that if your baby reaches 20 pounds before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing until she

Infant-only car safety seat

turns 1.

There are 2 types of rear-facing seats: infant-only seats and convertible seats. Convertible seats can be used rear-facing for infants, and then converted to a forward-facing position once the child is old enough and big enough to do so safely.

Features to look for in rear-facing seats

Forward-facing seat

Forward-facing seats

Once your child is at least 1 year of age and at least 20 pounds, he can ride forward-facing. However, it is best for him to ride rear-facing until he reaches the highest weight or height limit allowed by the car safety seat. There are many types of seats that can be used forward-facing including convertible seats, built in seats, combination forward-facing/booster seats, and travel vests.

Convertible seats (used forward-facing)

As mentioned previously, convertible seats can also be used forward-facing by children who are at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. However, if you have used
your convertible seat rear-facing, you need to make the following 3 adjustments before using it forward-facing:

1. Move the shoulder straps to the slots that are at or above your child's shoulders. On many convertible seats, the top harness slots must be used when the seat is in the forward-facing position. Check the instructions to be sure.
2. Move the seat from the reclined to the upright position if required by the manufacturer of the seat.
3. Make sure the seat belt runs through the forward-facing belt path.

When converting your seat from rear-facing to forward-facing, carefully follow the car safety seat manufacturer's instructions.

Built-in seats

Built-in seats are available in some cars and vans. Weight and height limits vary. Read your vehicle owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for details about how these seats are used.

Combination forward-facing/booster seats
Some car safety seats combine the features of a forward-facing seat and a booster seat. These seats come with harness straps for children who weigh up to 40 to 65 pounds (depending on the model). Once your child reaches the weight or height limit, you can use the seat as a booster by removing the harness and using your vehicle's lap and shoulder seat belts. Keep in mind that when using the harness straps, the seat can be secured with a lap and shoulder belt or a lap-only belt. However, once you remove the harness, you must use a lap and shoulder seat belt. Children must never ride in a booster seat using a lap belt only because serious injury can result.

Travel vests
If your car only has lap belts, a travel vest may be an option. These can also be used for a child who has outgrown his seat with a harness but is not yet ready for a booster seat.

Booster seats

Booster seats do not come with harness straps but are used with the lap and shoulder seat belts in your vehicle, the same way

Belt-positioning booster seat

an adult rides. Your child should stay in a car safety seat with a harness as long as possible before being allowed to ride in a booster seat. You can tell when your child is ready for a booster seat when one of the following is true:

• She reaches the top weight or height allowed for her seat with a harness. (These measurements are listed on labels on the seat and are also included in the instruction booklet that is provided with the car safety seat.)
• Her shoulders are above the harness slots.
• Her ears have reached the top of the seat.

Booster seats are designed to raise your child so that the lap and shoulder seat belts fit properly. This means the lap belt lies low across your child's thighs and the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder. Correct belt fit helps protect the stomach, spine, and head from injury in case of a crash. Both high-back and backless booster seats are available. Booster seats should be used until your child can correctly fit in lap and shoulder seat belts.

Your child is ready to use lap and shoulder seat belts when the belts fit properly.
This means

• The shoulder belt lies across the middle of the chest and shoulder, not the neck or throat.
• The lap belt is low and snug across the thighs, not the stomach.
• The child is tall enough to sit against the vehicle seat back with her legs bent without slouching and can stay in this position comfortably throughout the trip.

Remember, seat belts are made for adults. If the seat belt does not fit your child correctly, he should stay in a booster seat until the adult seat belts fit him correctly. This is usually when the child reaches about 4' 9" in height and is between 8 and 12 years of age.

Other points to keep in mind when using seat belts

• Never tuck the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the back.
• If there's only a lap belt, make sure it's snug and low on the child's thighs, not across the stomach. Try to get a lap and shoulder belt installed in your car by a dealer.
• Never allow children or anyone else to "share" seat belts. All passengers must have their own car safety seats or seat belts.

A warning about seat belt adjusters

There are products on the market that claim to make seat belts fit better. They attach to the seat belt but are not a part of the original belt. These products may actually interfere with proper lap and shoulder belt fit by causing the lap belt to ride too high on the stomach and making the shoulder belt too loose, and may even damage the seat belt itself. No federal standard ensuring the effectiveness and safety of these after-market products has been developed. In addition, most vehicle and car safety seat manufacturers do not recommend their use. Until the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration develops safety standards for these products, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends they not be used. As long as children are riding in the correct car safety seat for their size and age, they do not need to use any additional devices.

There are 2 main things to remember when installing a car safety seat.

• Your child must be buckled snugly into the seat.
• The seat must be buckled tightly into your vehicle.

Ask yourself the following questions to make sure both are done correctly. If you are not sure, check the instructions that came with your car safety seat, or contact a certified CPS Technician for help.

Child passenger safety experts have developed several ways to make car safety seat installation safer and easier, including the following:

• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is an attachment system that makes installing a car safety seat easier by eliminating the need to use seat belts to secure the car safety seat. It includes 2 sets of small bars, called anchors, located in the back seat where the cushions meet. Car safety seats that come with LATCH have a set of attachments that fasten to these vehicle anchors. Nearly all passenger vehicles and all car safety seats made on or after September 1, 2002, come with LATCH. However, unless both your vehicle and the car safety seat have this anchor system, you will still need to use seat belts to secure the car safety seat.
• A tether is a strap that attaches a car safety seat to an anchor located on the rear window ledge, the back of the vehicle seat, or on the floor or ceiling of the vehicle. Tethers give extra protection by keeping the car safety seat and the child's head from moving too far forward in a crash or sudden stop. Tethers should not be confused with LATCH attachments; the tether is a longer strap at the top of the seat and LATCH attachments are located at or near the base of the seat. All new cars, minivans, and light trucks have been required to have tether anchors since September 2000. Most new forward-facing car safety seats and a few rear-facing car safety seats come with tethers. For older car safety seats, tether kits are available. It is highly recommended that tethers be used because they greatly improve the protection of your child in the event of a crash. Check with the car safety seat manufacturer to find out how you can get a tether for your seat if yours does not have one.
• Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians can help you. If you have more questions about installing your car safety seat, a certified CPS Technician may be able to help. A list of certified CPS Technicians is available by state or ZIP code on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Web site at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/contacts/. A list of inspection stations- where you can go for help with installation-is available in both English and Spanish at http://www.seatcheck.org/ or toll-free at 866/SEATCHECK (866/732-8243). You can also get this information by calling the toll-free NHTSA Auto Safety Hot Line at 888/DASH-2-DOT (888/327-4236), from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
  

Common questions about car safety seats

Q: What if my baby is born prematurely?
A: Use a car safety seat without a shield harness. Shields often are too high and too far from the body to fit correctly. A small baby's face could hit a shield in a crash. Premature infants should be observed in their car safety seats while still in the hospital
to make sure the reclined position does not cause low heart rate, low oxygen, or breathing problems. If your baby needs to lie flat during travel, use a crash-tested car bed. If possible, an adult should ride in the back seat next to your baby to watch him closely.

Q: What if my baby weighs more than 20 pounds but is not 1 year old yet?
A: Many babies reach 20 pounds well before their first birthday. However, just because your baby weighs more than 20 pounds does not make him ready to ride forward facing. Look for a convertible seat that can be used rear-facing by children who weigh more than 20 pounds.

Q: What if my child has special health care needs?
A: Children with special health problems may need other restraint systems. Talk about this with your pediatrician. Easter Seals, Inc has car safety seat programs for children with special health care needs. More information is available from Easter Seals, Inc at 800/221-6827. You also can learn more about transporting children with special needs by calling the Automotive Safety Program at 317/274-2977 or by visiting its Web site at http://www.preventinjury.org/. For more information and a list of car safety seats available for children with special needs, see the AAP brochure, Safe Transportation of Children With Special Needs: A Guide for Families.

Q: What if my car has air bags?
A: All new cars come equipped with air bags. When used with seat belts, air bags work very well to protect older children and adults. However, air bags are very dangerous to children riding in rear-facing car safety seats and to child passengers who are not properly positioned. If your car has a passenger air bag, infants in rear-facing seats must ride in the back seat. Even in a low-speed crash, the air bag can inflate, strike the car safety seat, and cause serious brain and neck injury and death.

Toddlers who ride in forward-facing car safety seats also are at risk from air bag injuries. All children up to age 13 years are safest in the back seat. If you must put an older child in the front seat, slide the vehicle seat back as far as it will go. Make sure your child is properly restrained for his age and size and stays in the proper position at all times. This will help prevent the air bag from striking your child.

Air bag on/off switches are available in the few cases in which an infant must ride in the front seat. Most families don't need to use the air bag on/off switch. Air bags that are turned off cannot protect other passengers riding in the front seat. Air bag on/off switches only should be used if all of the following are true:

• Your child has special heath care needs.
• Your pediatrician recommends constant supervision of your child during travel.
• No other adult can ride in the back seat with your child.

On/off switches also must be used if you have a vehicle with no back seat or a back seat that is not made for passengers.

Q: What if my car has side air bags?
A: Side air bags improve safety for adults in side impact crashes. However, children who are seated near a side air bag may be at risk for serious injury. Read your vehicle owner's manual for recommendations that apply to your vehicle.

Q: What if my car only has lap belts in the back seat?
A: Lap belts work fine with infant-only, convertible, and forward-facing car safety seats. They cannot be used with booster seats, and they are not the safest way to buckle older children. If your car only has lap belts, use a forward-facing car safety seat with a
harness and higher weight limits. Other options are

• Check with a car dealer or the manufacturer of your car to see if shoulder belts can be installed.
• Use a travel vest (some can be used with lap belts).
• Consider buying another car with lap and shoulder belts in the back seat.

Q. What if I drive more children than can be buckled safely in the back seat?
A: Avoid having to drive more children than can be buckled safely in the back seat, especially if your car has passenger air bags. However, if necessary, a child in a forward facing car safety seat with a harness may be the best choice to ride in the front seat. This is because a child who is in a booster seat or using a regular seat belt can easily move out of position and be at greater risk for injuries from the air bag.

Q: Can I use a car safety seat on an airplane?
A: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the AAP recommend that when flying, children should be securely fastened in car safety seats until 4 years of age, and then should be secured with the airplane seat belts. This will help keep them safe during takeoff and landing or in case of turbulence. Most infant, convertible, and forward-facing seats are certified to be used on airplanes. Booster seats and travel vests are not certified to be used on airplanes. Check the label on your car safety seat and call the car safety seat manufacturer before you travel to be sure your seat meets current FAA regulations.

Q: Can I use a car safety seat that was in a crash?
A: If the car safety seat was in a moderate or severe crash, it needs to be replaced. If the crash was minor, the seat does not automatically need to be replaced. A crash is considered minor if all of the following are true:

• The vehicle could be driven away from the crash.
• The vehicle door closest to the car safety seat was not damaged.
• No one in the vehicle was injured.
• The air bags did not go off.
• You can't see any damage to the car safety seat.

If you are unsure, call the manufacturer of the seat. See the resource section for manufacturer names and phone numbers.

Q: What about using a used car safety seat?
A: Avoid using used car safety seats, especially if obtained from a yard sale or secondhand (consignment) shop because there is no way to know the seat's history. Also never use a car safety seat that

• Is too old. Look on the label for the date it was made. Do not use seats that are more than 10 years old. Many manufacturers recommend that car safety seats only be used for 5 to 6 years from the date of manufacture. Check with the manufacturer to find out how long the company recommends using its seat.
• Has any visible cracks in the frame of the seat.
• Does not have a label with the date of manufacture and model number. Without these, you cannot check to see if the seat has been recalled.
• Does not come with instructions. You need them to know how to use the seat. You can get a copy of the instruction manual by contacting the manufacturer.
• Is missing parts. Used car safety seats often come without important parts. Check with the manufacturer to make sure you can get the right parts.
• Is a shield booster. Although shield boosters are still around, the AAP recommends against their use. Major injuries have occurred to children in shield boosters. The only time shield boosters should be used is if the shield is removed and the seat is used with a lap and shoulder belt. (See "Booster seats" on page 8.)
• Was recalled. You can find out by calling the manufacturer or by contacting the following:
  - Auto Safety Hot Line: Toll-free: 888/DASH-2-DOT (888/327-4236), from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
  - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/childseat.cfm

If the seat has been recalled, be sure to follow the instructions to fix it or to get the parts you need. You also may get a registration card for future recall notices from the hotline.

Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions

If you do not have the manufacturer's instructions for your car safety seat, write or call the company's customer service department. A representative will ask you for the model number, name of seat, and date of manufacture. The manufacturer's address and phone number are on the label on the seat.

All products listed on the following pages meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 as of the date of publication. There may be car safety seats available that are not listed in this brochure. The following information is current as of the date of publication. Before buying a car safety seat, check the manufacturer's instructions for important safety information about proper fitting and use.

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is not a testing or standard-setting organization, this guide sets forth the AAP recommendations based on the peer-reviewed literature available at the time of its publication, and sets forth some of the factors that parents should consider before selecting and using a car safety seat. The appearance of the name American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the products listed or the claims made. Phone numbers and Web site addresses are as current as possible, but may change at any time. Prices are approximate and may vary. The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

Manufacturers names are boldfaced.

Infant-only seats
Name	Harness Type	Rear-Facing Weight Limits	Height Limits	Price
Baby Trend Latch-Loc Adjustable Back	5-point	5-22 pounds	28 1/2"	$80
Britax Baby Safe	5-point	4-22 pounds	30"	$299.00
Britax Companion	5-point	4-22 pounds	30"	$169.99
Chicco Key Fit Infant Car Seat	5-point	4-22 pounds	30"	$140
COMBI Centre/ST/DX/EX	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$89-$99
COMBI Connection	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$199.99
COMBI Tyro Infant Car Seat	5-point	22 pounds	29"	$129-$149
Compass Baby I400 LP Infant Car Seat	5-point	4-22 pounds	30"	$100-140
Cosco Arriva	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$40
Eddie Bauer Infant Car Seat	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$90-$100
Eddie Bauer Comfort Infant Car Seat	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$100
Evenflo Discovery	3-point	5-22 pounds	28"	$50-$60
Evenflo Embrace	5-point	5-22 pounds	28"	$60-$90
Graco Infant Safe Seat	5-point	5-30 pounds	32"	$129-$169
Graco SnugRide	3-point 5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$69-$120
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio	5-point	22 pounds	30"	$179-$199
Safety 1st Designer 22	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$60-$80
Safety 1st First Ride DX	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$50
Safety 1st Starter	5-point	5-22 pounds	29"	$60

Convertible seats
Name	Harness Type	Rear-Facing Weight Limits/ Height Limits	Forward-Facing Weight Limits/ Height Limits	Price
Britax Boulevard	5-point	5-33 pounds	20-65 pounds 27" - 49"	$289.99
Britax Decathlon	5-point	5-33 pounds	20-65 pounds 27" - 49"	$269.99
Britax Roundabout with Latch	5-point	5-33 pounds	20-40 pounds 27"-40"	$199.99
Britax Marathon	5-point	5-33 pounds	20-65 pounds 27"-49"	$249.99
COMBI Avatar	5-point	5-30 pounds	20-40 pounds	$179-$199
Cosco Alpha Omega (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster)	5-point	5-35 pounds and 36"	22-40 pounds and 43" with harness; 40-80 pounds and 52" as booster	$140
Cosco Alpha Omega Elite (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster)	5-point	5-35 pounds and 36"	20-40 pounds and 40" with harness; 30-100 pounds and 52" as booster	$150-$160
Cosco Scenera/DX	5-point Overhead shield	5-35 pounds and 36"	22-40 pounds and 43"	$50-$70
Cosco Touriva/Regal Ride	5-point	5-35 pounds and 36"	22-40 pounds and 43"	$40-$70
Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster)	5-point	5-35 pounds and 36"	22-40 pounds and 43" with harness; 40-80 pounds and 52" as booster	$170
Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster)	5-point Overhead shield	5-35 pounds and 36"	20-40 pounds and 40" with harness 30-100 pounds and 52"as booster	$170-$180
Evenflo Titan 5	5-point	5-30 pounds	20-40 pounds	$60-$70
Evenflo Tribute 5/DLX	5-point Overhead shield	5-30 pounds	20-40 pounds	$50-$60
Evenflo Triumph 5/DLX	5-point	5-30 pounds	20-40 pounds	$120-$140
Graco ComfortSport	5-point	30 pounds	20-40 pounds and 40"	$69-$120
Lenox TattleTale Smart Child Seat	5-point	5-33 pounds 19"-32"	20-40 pounds and 29"-40"	$209-$259
Safety 1st Enspira (rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster)	5-point	5-35 pounds 36"	22-40 pounds and 43" with harness 40-80 pounds and 52" as booster	$100
Safety 1st Intera	5-point	5-35 pounds 36"	22-40 pounds and 43" with harness 40-100 pounds and 57" as booster	$140
Sunshine Kids Radian Car Seat	5-point	5-33 pounds	65 pounds and 49"	$199
Tripleplay Products Sit n' Stroll	5-point	5-30 pounds	20-40 pounds	$200

Combination seats
(Can be used with 5-point harness or as belt-positioning booster.)
Name	Weight Limits/ Height Limits With Harness	Weight Limits/ Height Limits as Belt Positioner	Price
Cosco High Back Booster	22-40 pounds 43"	40-80 pounds 52"	$50
Cosco Summit	22-40 pounds 43"	40-100 pounds 52"	$90-$100
Cosco Ventura DX	22-40 pounds 43"	40-80 pounds 52"	$60
Eddie Bauer Comfort High Back Booster, Deluxe	22-40 pounds 43"	40-100 pounds 52"	$80-$120
Eddie Bauer High Back Booster	22-40 pounds 43"	40-80 pounds 52"	$80
Evenflo Express, Chase, Traditions, Vision	20-40 pounds	30-100 pounds 54"	$50-$70
Evenflo Generations, Bolero	20-40 pounds	30-100 pounds 57"	$70-$100
Graco Platinum/Treasured/Ultra CarGo	20-40 pounds 27"-43"	30-100 pounds 35"-54"	$69-$99
Lenox TattleTale Smart Child seat	20-40 pounds 29"-40"	40-80 pounds 35"-57"	$259
Recaro Young Sport	18-40 pounds 27"-40"	30-80 pounds 37"-59"	$249
Safety 1st Apex 65	20-65 pounds 52"	40-100 pounds 57"	$130
Safety 1st Vantage Point, Surveyor	22-40 pounds 43"	40-100 pounds 52"	$70-$80

Forward-facing seats/restraints
Name	Harness Type	Weight Limits	Height Limits	Price
Britax Regent	5-point	22-80 pounds	19"-53"	$239.99
Graco Toddler Safe Seat	5-point	20-40 pounds	27"-43"	$129-$169
SafeGuard Child Seat	5-point	22-65 pounds	57"	$429

Booster seats
Name	Type	Weight Limits	Height Limits (when available)	Price
Baby Trend Recaro	High back	30-80 pounds	37"-59"	$349
Britax Bodyguard	High back	40-100 pounds	43"-60"	$129.99
Britax Parkway Booster	High back	30-100 pounds	38"-60"	$99.99
Britax Starriser Comfy	High back	30-80 pounds	33"-53"	$89.99
COMBI Dakota	Backless	33-100 pounds	33"-57"	$39-$59
COMBI Kobuk	High back	33-100 pounds	33"-57"	$79-$89
Compass Baby B500LP Folding Booster Car Seat	High back	30-100 pounds	38"-57"	$75-$90
Cosco High Rise, Ambassador	Backless	30-100 pounds	57"	$15-$20
Cosco Protek	High back Backless	30-100 pounds	57"	$30-$40
Cosco Select Ride	High back	40-80 pounds	52"	$30
Cosco Traveler	High back	30-80 pounds	52"	$20
Cosco Voyager	High back	40-80 pounds	52"	$20-$25
Evenflo Big Kid Deluxe/LX, Everest	High back Backless	30-100 pounds 40-100 pounds	57"	$40-$80
Evenflo Big Kid No Back	Backless	40-100 pounds	57"	$15
Evenflo Sightseer/Barbie/Hot Wheels	High back	30-100 pounds	37"-54"	$30-$40
Graco My CarGo	High back	30-100 pounds	35"-54"	$40
Graco TurboBooster	High back Backless	30-100 pounds 40-100 pounds	38"-57" 40"-57"	$50-$80 $20
LaRoche Grizzly Bear Booster	High back	40-100 pounds	36"-57"	$119
LaRoche Polar Bear Booster	High back	30-100 pounds	33"-57"	$129
LaRoche Teddy Bear Booster	High back	30-80 pounds	33"-54"	$109
Recaro Start	High back	30-80 pounds	59"	$349
Recaro Young Style	High back	30-80 pounds	59"	$149
Safety Angel Ride Ryte	High back Backless	30-100 pounds 40-100 pounds	33"-54"	$70-$75 $45-$48

Travel vests
Name	Weight Limits/Age Limits	Price
E-Z-On Vest	20-168 pounds	$120
E-Z-On Modified Vest	20-100 pounds 2-12 years of age	$120-$140
E-Z-On 86Y Harness	66-168 pounds	$60-$80
E-Z-On Kid Y Harness (must be used with the Ride Ryte booster)	30-80 pounds	$48-$52
RideSafer Travel Vest	35-60 pounds small vest (3-6 years) 50-80 pounds large vest (5-9 years)	$99.99
Safety 1st Tote 'n Go DX	25-40 pounds with harness	$20

Built-in (integrated) seats

Built-in or integrated child safety seats are available on selected models from some motor vehicle manufacturers. Check with the manufacturers for specifics.

Manufacturer phone numbers and Web sites For more information on the seats listed in this guide, please contact the individual manufacturers. Baby Trend 800/328-7363 http://www.babytrend.com/ Britax Child Safety 888/427-4829 http://www.britaxusa.com/ Chicco USA www.chiccousa.com COMBI International 800/992-6624 http://www.combi-intl.com/ Compass Baby 888/899-BABY www.compassbaby.com Cosco, Inc. 800/544-1108 http://www.coscojuvenile.com/ Eddie Bauer 800/544-1108 www.djgusa.com/eddiebauer Evenflo Company Inc. 800/233-5921 http://www.evenflo.com/ EZ On Products/Safety Angel 800/323-6598 http://www.ezonpro.com/ Graco 800/345-4109 http://www.gracobaby.com/ IMMI/SafeGuard 800/974-7798 www.safeguardseat.com Jupiter Industries 800/465-5795 http://www.jupiterindustries.com/ LaRoche Brothers, Inc. 978/632-8638 Lenox Juvenile Group 888/372-0622 http://www.smartchildseat.com/ Peg Perego USA, Inc. 800/671-1701 http://www.pegperego.com/ Recaro of North America 800-8-RECARO www.recaro-nao.com Safety 1st 800/544-1108 http://www.safety1st.com/ Safe Traffic Systems, Inc 847/329-8111 http://www.safetrafficsystem.com/ Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products 888/336-7909 www.sunshinekidsjp.com TriplePlay Products, LLC 800/829-1625 http://www.tripleplayproducts.com/

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is not a testing or standard setting organization, this guide sets forth the AAP recommendations based on the peer-reviewed literature available at the time of its publication, and sets forth some of the factors that parents should consider before selecting and using a car safety seat. The appearance of the name American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the products listed or the claims made. Phone numbers and Web site addresses are as current as possible, but may change at any time. Prices are approximate and may vary. The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

Photographs courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.