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The Date of Manufacture and Expiration Date for your Britax car seat can be found on a label located on the seat itself. Typically, this label is placed under the seat, on the side, or on the back of the car seat shell. Refer to your car seat manual for the exact location.
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The expiration date for your Britax car seat is generally 6 to 10 years from the Date of Manufacture, depending on the model. Refer to your car seat manual for the exact timeframe. It’s important to discontinue use of the car seat once it reaches its expiration date to help ensure your child's safety.
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Expiration dates help ensure that your child is always using a car seat that meets current safety standards. Materials, such as plastics and foams, can degrade beyond the expiration timeframe, reducing the seat's effectiveness in protecting your child. Additionally, safety standards and technologies evolve, meaning an older seat may not provide the same level of protection as a newer model.
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Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 5 and 50 lbs. (2.3 and 22.7 kg) and whose height is 18 - 49 inches (45.7 - 124.5 cm).
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Use forward-facing with a harness for children who weigh between 30 and 65 lbs. (13.6 and 29.5 kg) and whose height is 35 - 49 inches (88.9 - 124.5 cm).
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Do not use the lower anchors of the LATCH system to attach this child restraint when restraining a child weighing more than 40 lbs. with the internal harnesses.
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Use in booster mode only with children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs. (18.14 to 54.43 kg) and whose height is between 44 and 63 inches (111.8 and 160 cm). Britax strongly recommends children should ride in harness mode until they exceed the weight or height limits specified.
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The rear-facing mode can be used for children weighing between 5 and 50 lbs. (2.3 to 22.7 kg) or until the child’s head is 1 inch (2.54 cm) below the top of the headrest. The height range for rear-facing mode is from 18 to 49 inches (45.7 to 124.5 cm), ensuring that the child remains within the safety limits for optimal protection.
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Use the forward-facing harness mode for children who weigh between 22 and 65 lbs. (9.98 to 29.5 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124.5 cm) or less.
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The booster mode is suitable for children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs. (18.14 to 54.43 kg) and whose height is 44 to 63 inches (111.76 to 160.02 cm).
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The harness straps should be positioned at or just below the child’s shoulders. The top of the child’s head must be at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) below the top edge of the headrest.
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The harness straps should be positioned at or just above the child’s shoulders. The top of the child’s ears should remain below the top of the headrest.