Types of car safety seats at a glance

The chart below is a quick guide on where to start your search. However, it’s important to read more about the features and how to use your car safety seat.

Age	Type of Baby Car Seat Sale	General Guideline
Infants	baby car seats sale and rear-facing convertible seats	All infants should always ride rear-facing until they are at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds.
Toddlers/Preschoolers	Convertible seats	It is best to ride rear-facing as long as possible. Children 1 year of age and at least 20 pounds can ride forward-facing.
School-aged children	Booster seats sale	Booster seats are for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing car safety seats. Children should stay in a booster seat until adult belts fit correctly (usually when a child reaches about 4' 9" in height and is between 8 and 12 years of age).
Older children	Seat belts	Children who have outgrown their booster seats should ride in a lap and shoulder belt in the back seat until 13 years of age.