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Child Car Seat Installation

 

We usually have a certified child car seat installer available at Station 1, 1970 Plainfield Rd, La Grange Highlands, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

We strongly recommend that you call us, 708-352-9229, before you stop by to ensure that somebody is on-duty that can assist you.

In the event we do not have anyone available to help you install your car seat, here is a link that may help you find someone nearby that can help.

 

Car Seat Installers

 

Child safety seat requirements in Illinois are:               

Children under the age of 8 must be in an appropriate car seat.

The parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 8 years old is responsible for providing a child seat to anyone who transports his or her child.

Children ages 8 to 16 must be secured in a properly adjusted seat belt.

 

 


Infants

Birth to at least 1 year and at least 20 pounds:

Rear-facing infant seat or convertible seat used rear-facing.

Less than 1 year and 20-35 pounds:

Rear-facing convertible seat - select one recommended for heavier infants.

*       Never use in a front seat where an airbag is present.

*       Tightly install child seat in back seat, facing the rear.

*       Child seat should recline at approximately a 45 degree angle.

*       Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level.

*       Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level.

 


Preschoolers/Toddlers

1 to 4 years and at least 20 pounds up to approximately 40 pounds::

Convertible seat used forward-facing, forward-facing only seat or high-back booster with internal harness.

*       Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing forward.

*       Harness straps/slots at or above shoulder level.

*       Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level.

 


Young Children

4 to 8 years; approximately 40-80 pounds and under
4 ft, 9 in. (57in.) tall:

Belt-positioning booster seat (no back) or high back, belt-positioning booster.

*       Belt-positioning booster seats are always used with a
vehicle's lap belt and shoulder belts. Never use with lap-only belts.

*       Booster seats should be used with adult lap and shoulder
belts in the back seat.

*       Belt should rest snugly across the chest, rests on shoulder;
belt should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the back.

*       Lap-belt should rest low across the lap/upper thigh area -
not across the stomach.