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You Can Do It! In Spanish Changes to Minnesota Law: Effective July 1, 2009, a child who is both under age 8 and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches is required to be fastened in a child safety seat that meets federal safety standards. Under this law, a child cannot use a seat belt alone until they are age 8, or 4 feet 9 inches tall. It is recommended to keep a child in a booster based on their height rather than their age. Check the instruction book or label of the child safety seat to be sure it is the right seat for your child’s weight and height. Don't Skip A Step brochure (includes changes to Minnesota law) Child Safety Seat Guidelines (includes Minnesota law) in Spanish, Hmong and Somali. Vehicles with lap belts only Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s report on seat belt fit. Don't panic if your booster seat shows up on a "not recommended" list. The most important factor is how a booster fits your child. Are car seats driving you crazy? Picking a car seat can be confusing. But you can do it, and you can install it correctly. We can help you: About us Disclaimer Help promote this site with free materials - poster, "prescription pad," magnet, etc. (order form) |
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