Green Light for Car Seats

I have had the misfortune of dropping my child off at her grandparent’s home — only to realize a few hours later (and 150km away) that her car seat was still in my vehicle. Was she big enough to go without?!…
Here’s the 411 on car seat information (according to the Canada Safety Council);

• Infants should be rear-facing (from infancy to 22 lbs
• Babies and toddlers should be forward-facing (from 22 lbs to 40 lbs).
• Kids should be in a booster seat (from 40 lbs onward)
• Seat belts are for kids who are 1.45 m (4 ft. 9 in.), or 80 lb., or 8 years of age

Check with your car seat manufacturer for the exact height and weight limitations of your product. Loads of kids don’t hit their weight limitation but they do over-reach the height — so be informed of both limitations.

The Toronto Police and also Toronto Fire Services hold clinics for car seat inspection and installation. You can go to their respective websites and find information on a clinic in your neighbourhood. The great thing about the clinics is that, even if you have already installed your car seat, they will inspect it to make sure that it leaves the parking lot properly installed. These clinics are FREE.

My dd was fine without her car seat. She is borderline seat belt ready. Though I think I’ll keep her in the booster a bit longer.