The correct car seat for your child's size and weight as well as proper installation goes a long way in ensuring your child's safety and your peace of mind.
Size categories
Child car seats are designed based on 4 categories of sizing:
- Rear-facing - 1.8 to 16 kg (4 to 35 lb)
- Forward-facing - 9 to 30 kg (22 to 65 lb)
- Booster seat - Over 18 kg (Over 40 lb)
- Seatbelt - Over 36 kg (Over 80 lb)
Note: Weights may vary from car seat to car seat. Your child car seat manufacturer's instructions will advise you if the seat is suitable for your child as well as explain which equipment is required.
Notices and recalls
For information regarding car seats that have defects or don't meet safety standards, you can review all notices at the Transport Canada website.
Statistics
For detailed statistics on seatbelt usage and accidents in Saskatchewan, review Section 7 - Victims and Safety Restraints (pdf, 171 kb) of our Traffic Accident Information System (TAIS) report.
Installation check
Have your car seat checked by a trained technician to verify you're doing it properly. Find a certified technician or view the car seat clinic schedule for a clinic in your area.
To see a demonstration of how to properly install a car seat, check out the videos on the Safe Kids Canada website.
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