How is an infant car seat base installed?

An infant car-seat base installed in the rear center seat by “borrowing” lower anchors. What does it mean to “borrow” lower anchors? When a rear center seat doesn’t have its own dedicated lower anchors, the two innermost lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (one from each side) can be “borrowed” for a lower anchor installation.

Do you need tether strap for infant car seat?

Forward-facing infant car seats have an extra strap at the top as an added safety measure. Double check your vehicle and attach and tighten the tether strap if possible to prevent head movement in the event of a crash. Once you are finished installing the car seat, you still need to place your child into it properly to ensure their safety.

What should I do after installing my child’s car seat?

Double check your vehicle and attach and tighten the tether strap if possible to prevent head movement in the event of a crash. Once you are finished installing the car seat, you still need to place your child into it properly to ensure their safety. Below are specifics for the harness system in both rear- and front-facing seats.

Is it safe to install a car seat with lower anchors?

You have two options, both of which are safe. Secure your car seat in the center seat with the vehicle seat belt. There can sometimes be a misconception that installing with lower anchors is safer than with the seat belt. This isn’t true.

An infant car-seat base installed in the rear center seat by “borrowing” lower anchors. What does it mean to “borrow” lower anchors? When a rear center seat doesn’t have its own dedicated lower anchors, the two innermost lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (one from each side) can be “borrowed” for a lower anchor installation.

You have two options, both of which are safe. Secure your car seat in the center seat with the vehicle seat belt. There can sometimes be a misconception that installing with lower anchors is safer than with the seat belt. This isn’t true.

Can a car seat be installed in the center seat?

To determine whether you can install a car seat in the center seating position with lower anchors, CR offers the following advice: Check your vehicle owner’s manual. It’s important to determine whether the automaker allows for the innermost lower anchors to be borrowed for a center seat car-seat installation.

Is it safe to install a car seat without a seat belt?

This isn’t true. As long as your car seat is installed correctly and you can achieve a secure installation with either the lower anchors or the seat belt, it is safe. You can have a certified child passenger safety technician check your installation.