General Guidelines for Positioning and Securing Child Safety Seats:

• Dress the child in clothing that allows access between the legs.

• The child's back/bottom should be flat against the seat.

• An infant seat should be at a semi-reclined 45-degree angle.

• No more than 1 adult-size finger should fit between the harness straps and the infants collarbone.

• The harness clip should be level with the armpits.

• Never use a child safety seat in the front with an airbag that has not been turned off.

• Certified technicians are available to inspect your seat and assist with installation. Call 1-866-SEAT-CHECK or visit www.seatcheck.org

• Child passenger safety seat laws for the state of Tennessee according to age and weight 

Safety Tips for Infants:

• Never leave an infant unattended
• Infants should not be in the seat for an extended period of time
• Periodically reassess the infant's head and neck to make sure it is in a midline position
• Do not hang toys from the carrying handle
• Blanket rolls can be placed on either side of the infant's head for support
• Generally, the carrying handle should be in the down position when traveling