Should car seat go behind driver or passenger?

Should car seat go behind driver or passenger?

Install in the Backseat The car seat should always be installed in the back seat. That is the safest spot for your baby. If you can, put the car seat in the center seat. If not, it is fine behind either the driver or passenger side.

Where should a car seat be placed in a car?

The safest place for your child’s car seat is in the back seat, away from active air bags. If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat — right where the child’s head is — and cause a serious or fatal injury.

Should car seat go in middle or side?

Simply stated, the middle seat is the furthest from impact during a collision, as well as the furthest away from air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that all children under the age of 13 ride in the back seat, ideally in the center.

What angle should a car seat be in the car?

45-degree angle
Set the seat at a 45-degree angle. If the car seat is too flat, your baby may slide out through the straps; too upright and his head may flop forward too much and make it difficult for him to breathe.

What is the safest place to sit in a car?

rear middle seat
The rear middle seat is the safest seat in a car Assuming a passenger is properly using their seatbelt or car seat or booster for a child, the rear middle seat is currently the safest seat in a car.

What angle should front facing car seat be?

The correct recline angle usually is between 30-45 degrees from upright, depending on the seat.

Where is the safest place for a car seat?

The safest place for your car seat is the rear middle seat due to its maximum distance from passenger-side air bags and any potential impact.

Can a 2 year old sit forward facing?

The AAP now recommends that kids sit rear-facing until at least age 2 and for longer if possible. NHTSA now recommends: “Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer.”