When Is My Child Ready For A Normal Seat Belt

Laws vary from state to state on seatbelt use.

In general however, you can use the following criteria to decide when your child is ready for a normal seat belt:

Your child should be able to sit with their back firmly against the seat.
The shoulder strap should pass over your child's shoulder, not their neck and not their arm.
Your child's knees should easily come to the edge or end of the seat.
The seat belt should cross the tops of your child's thighs.

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