If your baby is more than 20 pounds, then you may have moved to a larger child safety seat. Be sure it is still a rear-facing car seat, correctly installed in the back seat. Many people use a convertible child seat at this age. It can face the rear now. Later on after your baby is one year old, it can be strapped in facing forward. Never, ever allow a child in the front seat with an active air bag. The force of the air bag will injure or even kill any child. It is never recommended that your child ever rides in the front seat. It is a dangerous place for him. Use your baby’s car safety seat for every ride. Everyone else should wear seat belts. Don’t allow yelling, horseplay or other distractions when you drive. If your child needs attention, pull off the road and stop. Never turn around in your seat when you’re driving. Never leave your baby alone in the car — even for a few minutes.

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