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Infant Car Seat

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Infant Car Seat, Car seat for infants, Rear Facing Infant Car Seat

  • Indications
  1. Newborns
  2. Infants under 20 to 22 pounds (under age 1 year)
  3. Infants head must be >1 inch below top of seat
  • Positioning
  1. Seat always faces rear
  2. Semi-reclined position (45 degrees) maintains airway
  3. Rear-facing position supports head and neck
    1. Front-facing does not offer head and neck support
  4. Rear-facing position continued until
    1. Child over age 2 years and
    2. Child weight over 20 pounds
  5. Harness straps should be at or below Shoulder level
  6. Carrier handle, sun shield should be in down position
  • Benefits
  1. Doubles as a baby carrier
  2. Lightweight
  • Recommended Infant Seat (Consumer Reports)
  1. Century 565 ($35)
  • References
  1. (Sept, 1995) Consumer Reports [PubMed]