II. Indications
- Infants (rear facing until age 2 years and 20 pounds)
- Children (forward facing)
- Used up to 40 pounds and 4 years old
- Childs ear level should be below top of seat
III. Types: Convertible Car Seats
- Five Point Harness (preferred for safety)
- Five straps: 2 Shoulder, 2 leg, 1 crotch
- Best protection against Head Injury for all children
- Best fit of convertible Car Seats for small infants
- T-Shield
- Plastic T-shaped yoke buckles into seat at crotch
- Connected to pair of harness straps
- Good protection against Head Injury
- Small infant's head may not clear the shield
- Plastic T-shaped yoke buckles into seat at crotch
- Overhead Shield
- Padded tray like shield swings down over child's head
- Not as protective against Head Injury
- Small infants head may not clear shield
- Shield may block view of buckle
IV. Recommended Convertible Seat (Consumer Reports)
- Century 1000 STE Classic ($53) (5 Point harness)