Britax Diplomat manual Death or Serious Injury can occur

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

•Infants should remain in a rear-facing child restraint for as long a possible. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Britax recommends rear facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds.

•Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds (2.3 and 18 kg.) and whose height is 40 inches (102 cm.) or less. Use rear facing for children 5–35 pounds (2.3–15.9 kg.) and forward facing to a maximum of 40 pounds (18 kg.).

•Adjust the belts provided with this child restraint so they fit snugly around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

•Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint.

•Secure this child restraint with vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.

•Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions.

•Register your child restraint with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc.

•This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications.

•To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash. See date of manufacture located on restraint.