Usually the maximum weight limit is between 40 and 65 pounds. In bc all children under 16 must be correctly restrained in an appropriate child car seat booster seat or seat belt. Children outgrow everything even car seats and booster seats. Generally children must be at least 4 feet 9 inches tall before they stop using a car seat. Some states dont specifically list age height or weight requirements for sitting in the front seat but they do specify that children should reach 4 feet 9 inches before using an adult seat belt. Most provinces and territories allow children aged 13 years and older to sit in the front seat.
For the best possible protection infants and toddlers should be buckled in a rear facing car seat in the back seat until they reach the maximum weight and height limits of their car seat. Height limits also vary. No child under the age of 13 should sit in the front seat according to the centers for disease control and prevention. Make sure children are properly buckled in a car seat booster seat or seat belt whichever is appropriate for their weight height and age. In newfoundland and labrador children should be in rear facing seats until they weigh a minimum of 9 kg 20 lb and in a front facing car seat until they weigh a minimum of 18 kg 40 lb. Required to be in booster seats with seat belts when the child is under nine years of age or until they have reached the height of 145 cm 49 tall.
Weight limits for most seats range from 2065 pounds lb. Its also the law. When can your child sit in the front seat of the car. Ensure youre using the right seat for your childs age and size. Ages 8 to 12 when a child has outgrown the weight and height limits for a. Use a rear facing car seat from birth until ages 24.
Child car seat safety. A properly adjusted seat belt is the last stage for anyone over 9 years age. Parents must also check their car seat manufacturers height and weight limits and follow recommendations from health and safety organizations. The seat should have the weight and height limits listed. If your child weighs over 18 kg 40 lb and is under 145 cm 49 they can either be in a harnessed forward facing child seat or a booster seat when traveling in a vehicle. Visit our main car seat safety page for additional age weight and height guidelines.
Please keep in mind that all cars have front air bags. If you need help installing your car seat trust a professional and find a car seat inspection station near you. My child weighs over 18 kg 40lb and is under 145 cm 49 in height. Learn more about forward facing child seats. Choose a seat that meets age height and weight requirements. Always check the age weight and height limits of the province or territory in which youre travelling.