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Here's help for parents to pick the correct car seat for their child.
Your child's car seat should:
- Have a label showing that it meets the "Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards". Car seats sold in the United States do not meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
- Have a label showing the expiry date of the car seats. Over time, the plastic on the car seat weakens due to sunlight, temperature changes and long-term use. Due to this, all car seats have an expiry date. If the car seat does not have one listed, contact the manufacturer for the date. Do not use a car seat past the expiry date.
- Have a copy of the manufacturer's instruction book and an instruction label. The book provides complete information on how to use the car seat properly. The instruction label on the side of the seat only provides basic information.
- Be the correct type for your child's weight and height. Check the car seat's instruction booklet for this information.
- Not have been in a car crash or dropped from a height of one metre (3 feet) or more. If so, the plastic on the car seat may have cracks that cannot be seen. This will weaken the seat. If you do not know the history of the seat, do not use it.
- Have all its parts such as harness straps, locking clip, seat pad, chest clip, tether strap and tether bolts. Check the car seat instruction book for a list of parts.
- Not have any damage to the car seat's plastic shell, metal frame, seat pad, harness straps or harness buckle. Signs of damage include cracks, tears, broken stitches, warping or rust. If the car seat is damaged, do not use it.
Last updated April 2011
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