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Toddlers should remain rear facing for as long as possible. Many experts agree that keeping them rear facing until they?re at least two, and even as old as four, is safest. It?s time to turn kids around when they reach the height or weight limits of their seat. At this point, they?re ready for a forward-facing seat with a harness, which will see them through their preschool years.
Safest use

According to Transport Canada guidelines, forward-facing seats are installed with a tether strap attached to an anchor point that?s approved by the car manufacturer, and a universal anchorage system (UAS) belt or seat belt (and locking clip, if necessary, according to car manufacturer?s guidelines). The seat-belt method must be used once the combined weight of your child and the seat exceed 65 lb. (30 kg). Buckle him into the harness the same way as in the rear-facing seat, with the chest clip at armpit height and no excess webbing at the collarbone, straps positioned at or just above the shoulders. Make sure the back of the seat extends up past his ears. Read more: Is it ever OK to leave your child alone in the car">
Next Steps

Again, don?t rush. Kids must stay in this style of seat until they?re at least 40 lb. (18 kg), but many seats accommodate kids up to 65 lb. (30 kg). Use this seat until he reaches the height or weight limit, but delay the move to a booster until he?s developmentally ready.
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