The Ontario Ministry of Transportation reminds drivers and passengers to buckle up and make sure children are properly secured in the right child car seat or booster seat. Recent ministry statistics show that 96 per cent of all Ontarians buckle up on a regular basis — but about half a million still don’t. During a collision, properly fastened seatbelts help … Read More
Installation Tips for Car Seats
Picks and Pointers for Installing Car Seats Correctly Read, read, read the car seat installation manual and the child restraint section in your vehicle owner’s manual. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for installation. If you have misplaced your manual, contact the manufacturer for a replacement manual or go online to download. Expiry dates range from 5 to 12 years depending … Read More
Forward Facing Car Seats
Make Every Ride a Safe Ride! Forward Facing Car Seats: Unsure of when your infant can switch from a rear facing to a forward facing car seat? Having trouble installing your car seat? To turn forward facing, infants need to be: 1 year of age AND 22 lbs (10 kg) AND walking independently Even if your child meets these criteria, … Read More