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Safe Seating for Infants & Toddlers

Car Seats, High Chairs & Everyday Seating Safety

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Proper seating keeps your baby safe during travel, meals, and everyday life. Small details can make a big difference in preventing injuries.

Car Seats: Travel Safety First

Always use a rear-facing car seat for infants until at least 2 years old or until they reach the seat’s height/weight limit.
Ensure the seat is installed tightly – it should not move more than 1 inch side-to-side or front-to-back.
Check the harness straps – they should lie flat, be snug, and chest clip at armpit level.
Never place your baby in a car seat with bulky clothing, blankets, or coats that prevent a snug harness fit.
Do not use expired or recalled car seats; check the manufacture date and recalls regularly.
Always place the car seat in the back seat, preferably the middle for maximum protection.
Keep infants in rear-facing positions as long as possible; forward-facing too early increases injury risk.

Always use a 5-point harness if available, or at minimum a secure 3-point harness.
Never leave your baby unattended in a high chair—even for a moment.
Place the high chair on a flat, stable surface and avoid raised edges or rugs that could cause tipping.
Keep small objects, utensils, or toys away to prevent choking hazards.
Ensure the tray is properly locked and secured before placing the child inside.

Never leave infants unattended on couches, chairs, or beds—even briefly.
Use floor seating or playpens for supervised sitting to prevent falls.
Be mindful of pillows, blankets, or gaps that could trap or suffocate a baby.
Consider non-slip mats or pads under chairs or cushions to reduce sliding or tipping risk.
Transition toddlers gradually to booster seats as they grow and can sit upright safely.

Using car seats for prolonged sleep outside the car (risk of positional asphyxia).
Leaving straps twisted or loose in any seat.
Placing infants on elevated surfaces without supervision.
Using outdated or second-hand seating products without checking recalls.
Not tightening high chair wheels or failing to use tray locks.

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