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Stage One:
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
Weight: 0 to 10 kg (0 - 22 lb.)
Age: Birth to around 1 year old
 At this stage, the recommended child restraint is a Rear-Facing Infant Seat. (For heavier babies, use an infant/child seat that allows a higher weight in the rear-facing position. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for weight limits.)
The safest position for a rear-facing infant seat is in the rear seat of the vehicle (the "KID ZONE").
Install the rear-facing infant seat according to manufacturer's instruction, placing it in the centre position of the rear seat whenever possible.
Tightly secure the infant seat with the seat belt so that the base doesn't slide or move more that 2.5 cm (1 inch) in any direction.
Properly place the infant into the rear-facing seat, ensuring the harness straps are snug.
If your vehicle has Side Air Bags in the Rear Seat:
If you choose to install the infant seat next to a door, clear the area between the infant seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your baby if the side air bag inflates.
If your vehicle has NO Rear Seat:
Never place an infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a front air bag unless the air bag has been deactivated.
If the front passenger air bag has been deactivated and you have no alternative but to travel with your baby in the front seat of a vehicle:
- Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost track position by sliding the seat back as far as it will go.
- Install the rear-facing infant seat according to manufacturer's instructions. Tightly secure it with the seat belt so that the base doesn't slide or move more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) in any direction.
- Clear the area between the infant seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your baby if the side air bag inflates.
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Stage Two:
Forward-Facing Child Seat
Weight: 10 - 18 kg (22 - 40 lb.)
Age: About 1 - 4½ years old
At this stage, most infants are ready to be placed in a forward-facing child seat.
Also, you will find that some child seats can be used longer - until your child weighs 22 kg or 48 lb. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for weight limits in the forward-facing position.
The safest position for a forward-facing child seat is in the rear seat of the vehicle (the "KID ZONE").
Install the forward-facing child seat according to manufacturer's instructions, placing it in the centre position of the rear seat whenever possible.
Tightly secure it with the seat belt and the top tether strap so that the base doesn't slide or move more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) in any direction.
If your vehicle has Side Air Bags in the Rear Seat:
If you choose to install the infant seat next to a door, clear the area between the infant seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your baby if the side air bag inflates.
If your vehicle has NO Rear Seat:
Never place an infant seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a front air bag unless the air bag has been deactivated.
Never place a child seat in the front seat of a vehicle that doesn't have a tether anchorage location.
If the front passenger air bag has been deactivated and you have no alternative but to travel with your baby in the front seat of a vehicle:
- Adjust the front passenger seat to the rearmost track position by sliding the seat back as far as it will go.
- Install the forward-facing child seat according to manufacturer's instructions. Tightly secure it with the seat belt and top tether strap so that the base doesn't slide or move more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) in any direction.
- Clear the area between the child seat and the door of all objects. Toys, blankets, and even pillows could harm your child if the side air bag inflates.
 
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