Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices
Safety Checklist
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Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the convertible car seat?
√Is the child the proper weight and height for the seat in the rear facing position?
√If the child is in the rear facing position, are the shoulder 
straps at or below the child’s shoulders?
√Have you checked the angle indicator line to be horizontal in the rear facing position?
√If the child is over 22 lbs, have you reinstalled the head rest?.
√If the top of the child’s head is within 1” of the top of the head rest and the seat is rear facing, have you reinstalled the upper seat back?
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If the seat is forward facing, have you reinstalled the upper seat back?
Is the child the proper weight and height for the seat in the forward facing position?
If the child is in the forward facing position, are the shoulder straps at or above the child’s shoulders?
Did you pull the harness adjustor tight? You should not be able to pinch the harness if the harness is properly tightened.
Is the child restraint buckled in the automobile with either the LATCH system or the auto safety belt system?
Current date is not after “Do Not use After” date on bottom of convertible ?
Has the airbag been deactivated in a vehicle with a front only seat?