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The use of a safety vest is an IEP team decision. If a child should need a safety seat but has not
been assigned one, contact your coordinator. Specific instructions in the use of the safety vest
during training will be given.

It is extremely important to use a crotch strap with the safety vest to keep it and the child in place
on the seat.

Placing Infant in Rear-Facing Car Seats

1. Assure that seat is proper size for child
2. Place infant in seat bottom first
3. Gently place harness over the baby’s head, taking care not to irritate infant’s skin
4. Harness clip should be properly threaded and placed at armpit level
5. Harness straps should be straight and snug, threaded at or below infant’s shoulder line
6. Secure buckle, making sure you hear the “snap”

Placement of Preschool-Aged Children in Front-Facing Car Seats

1. Assure that seat is proper size for child
2. Seat should be in upright position with belt threaded through proper path. Make sure child
sits upright in seat for proper positioning
3. Gently pull harness over the child’s head
4. Harness clip should be properly threaded and placed at armpit level
5. Harness straps should be straight and snug, threaded at or above child’s shoulder line
6. Secure buckle, making sure you hear the “snap”

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Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS)