How should a baby car seat be installed to maximize safety?

We followed the instructions when installing the car seat, but we want to be sure that it is installed to maximize safety. Can anyone show me, step-by-step, how to properly install a car seat? There is even a gap between the car seat and the back seat of my car, does anyone have any tips for making this as secure as possible?|||Tip 1. Securing your child car safety seat Always install the seat tightly, using your body weight to tighten and fasten the seatbelt. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1") of movement of the seat from side to side or forward. Each time you place your child in the car safety seat, give it a tug to make sure it is still secure





Tip 2. Using tether straps with forward-facing car seats


The tether strap for a forward-facing child car safety seat must be used. The tether strap is located on the rear of the child car safety seat and has a hook. The hook is designed to attach the strap to the tether anchorage on the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Ensure the tether is only secured to the designated anchorage point(s) in the vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.





Tip 3. Using Universal Anchorage System (UAS) / LATCH


All new Canadian vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2002 come with lower universal anchorage points. Consult the vehicle owner's manual before using the UAS system/LATCH to determine where the anchorage points are located and ensure that the correct method is used as advised by the car seat manufacturer.





Tip 5. Using harness slots


Your child car safety seat's harness straps must be positioned correctly by ensuring they pass through the correct slots.





Rear-facing child car safety seat harness straps should sit at or below the child's shoulders.


Forward-facing child car safety seat harness straps should sit at or above the child's shoulders.











Tip 6. Securing your child in the harness


Ensure that the harness system is snug enough on your child's chest to allow only one finger width between the strap and the child's collarbone.





Tip 7. Positioning your harness straps


Ensure that harness straps lie flat and they do not twist or fold. Harnesses need to be straightened out each time the child is secured in the seat.





Tip 8. Adjusting chest clips


Properly adjust the chest clips on the harness. They should lie flat against the chest and be positioned at armpit level.














Tip 9. Installing away from active air bags


Always install child car safety seats away from active air bags. The safest place is in the back seat of a passenger car, sport utility vehicle or light truck and either the second or third row in a mini-van.











Tip 10. Installing your rear-facing child car safety seat on a proper angle








Most child car safety seats have a recline position that must be used when in the rear-facing position for an infant (up to 9kg or 20lbs). Check your child car safety seat owner's manual for instructions. For rear-facing seats, if necessary, use a tightly rolled towel or a foam bar (pool noodle) under the base of the child car safety seat to adjust the angle to 45 degrees. A forward-facing child car safety seat should be in the upright position. Make sure that when the seat is turned from rear-facing to forward-facing, the recline feature is adjusted to the upright position.











here's a video*|||In order to maximize the safety of the baby, you must put the baby's car seat in the middle compartment in the back seat and with the baby facing the rear end of the car.|||the proper way hence the instruction manual.|||well i don't want 2 make a video clip, but go 2 ur local firer dept... and they will show u how|||In order to MAXIMIZE your childs safety, you will have to visit your local hardware store and purchase a chain/padloc, rope, zipties, duc tape, clamps/screws, rubber padding, etc...|||you should follow the instructions' manual that came with the carseat. I do know that the seat goes in the backseat of your car and the seat from the car is used to secure it . please look at your manual. or better go to your local police department and ask them how to secure the seat properly.|||if you go to your local mothercare, halfords or fire station they will show you|||Back when we were kids, as long as we were somewhat buckled in...we were considered 'safe mode'...nowadays, as parents...we hear too many stories pertaining to our kids safety...the only reasonable safety response you will receive will be from your local authourities....give them a call to see when they are having their 'annual safety check'...or ask them if you can come by to have them check your situation out...whatever will serve as peace of mind.|||You need to go to a local fire department and they will show you how to install it for complete safety.|||You should go to your local fire station to find out. Every seat is different and every car is different..... Also, find local car lots that are giving demonstrations.|||difficult for me to answer|||install backwards|||I'm not sure of the exact set up but I do know this:





In the back seat


Facing backwards


On one side or the other, Not the center.|||Your best bet would be to take it to your local police station. They will install it for you.|||The best thing I can say is that installilation of your baby car set might be different from others. but the best way is for the seat to be facing the front and it should be installed in the back seat to decrease the maximum effect during collission.|||The highway patrol or any car inspector can help you.|||Depends on the car seat and the age of the child.If it is a infant the it facing the back of back seat.And the should be belted tightly against the seat as so it doesn't move and depended on the gap if it is just a small area it should not be a problem but if it is a larger gap I would take it in to be fix.If it is a toddler or older child then it should face forward like seating in the seat normal.and should also be tight against the back seat with the belt unable to be moved.hope that helps|||Theres a safety strap that's attached to the car seat it has a hook type deal on the end that seems to go no where well you can attach the strap to one of the bars under the seat(The Cars Seat) fasten the seat belt and the car seat shouldn't be able to move. Or you might want to call your local DMV office and see if some one can show you how to properly install it.|||So the baby won't go thru the windshield|||If you are not sure about the way you installed the car seat I would take it to your local fire station and they can help you install it properly or even your local police station...some times they have these check points on weekends that you can take your car and car seat too for them to inspect...I think that its great that you want your child to be safe...|||Go to the fire department, they install all the time, i would have done this but my husband got all sorts of defensive, because he knew he did it right and I was over concerned. I figure its free and why not for piece of mind. Congrats on the baby|||You need to carefully read not only the baby car seat instructions, but also your vehicle's manual for any specifics regarding optimum installation of a baby or booster seat. Generally speaking, if you have the room you should put the seat in the center backseat. Watch out for potential airbags that could hit the seat - you may have to have them disabled as generally speaking a child should be at least 80lbs. and a certain height before they become protective as opposed to destructive.





If any doubts, check with your local fire or police station depending on your area.





One other thing that a friend of mine used for her baby then toddler that I found kind of interesting was a series of mirrors so you could see the baby/child without having to turn around. The baby set-up is a little more complex because of the backfacing design, but after that you just have the one on your rearview mirror to adjust to see whatever kid. In fact, I think parents of older kids use them too for safer 'keep your eyes on the road' reason.|||Your local police department, fire department, or ambulance personnel should be able to help you. The state patrol where I live have a class about it every once in a while to show people how to do it correctly.|||go to baby's-r-us (or??) and get a foam wedge for the gap. secondly, go to the Highway Patrol office and have them do the installation FOR YOU.|||If you contact your local highwa patrol they will educate/show you how to install it the correct way according to age and weight. I did it!|||read the instructions.|||Where the gap is you can put a taped pool noodle (they taught us in training). Make sure the seat is firmly strapped in. It should not move. If it is a rear facing infant seat, the seat should be able to flip up towards the back of the seat. This is to lessen impact for an infant.


Go to the place your children would be immunized and ask them for a hand. They will be glad to show you.|||I think you can contact the nearest fire or police station and they can check to see if you have installed it correctly.|||it is safety|||screw the baby and kill it! I'm kidding I don't know|||YOur local fire station will show you exactly how to do it. also watch for car seat safety checks. My community does them at least once a month.