CAR SEAT GUIDANCE FOR CHILDREN UP TO TWELVE
An updated American Academy of Pediatrics policy addressing the use of car safety
seats was released today. The new policy advises parents to keep their toddlers
in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and
weight for their seat. It also advises that most children will need to ride in a
belt-positioning booster seat until they have reached 4 feet 9 inches tall and
are between 8 and 12 years of age. Several articles on HealthyChildren.org have
been updated to reflect the new policy, including
Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2011 Car Safety Seats Product Listing for
2011 Car Safety Seat Check Up Air Bag Safety
We encourage you to direct parents to these articles for the most up-to-date
information on car safety seat selection and use.
For additional information, please see
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/pages/AAP-Updates-Recommendations-on-
Car-Seats.aspx
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