[petitfour]

If you have one that doesn't have a five-point harness, you need to hurry on down to the fire station nearest you and have them give you some information on APPROVED carseats. We have one five-point harness carseat that we purchased when our state raised the age for being in a carseat to 6. We have two carseats for toddlers that are the kind with a padded front and snug-fitting belt looped through the padded front thingy. There is one latch at the front of each. One of 'em is easy to undo. The other is another story. We have never used those seats for newborn/infants. We had a special infant carseat for each of our seven. Actually, we have owned five newborn carseats over the years. None of them had five-point harnesses. Too complicated. And all are/were APPROVED. One latch for each. Slip right over baby's head. Our older children are in charge of unlatching the little ones when we get where we're going. Must be their Scottish blood that allows them to be strong enough to undo the latches.

[Howlin]

Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!
	INFANTS	TODDLER	YOUNG CHILDREN
WEIGHT	Birth to 1 year at least 20-22 lbs.	Over 1 year and Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs.	Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''.
TYPE of SEAT	Infant only or rear-facing convertible	Convertible / Forward-facing	Belt positioning booster seat
SEAT POSITION	Rear-facing only	Forward-facing	Forward-facing
ALWAYS MAKE SURE:	Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats Harness straps at or below shoulder level	Harness straps should be at or above shoulders Most seats require top slot for forward-facing	Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt. Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries
WARNING	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat	All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat