1998 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 39

Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster seat until the tops of their ears are even with the top of the seat-back. When a child reaches this height, they should be tall enough to use the lap/shoulder belt without a booster. When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Physical Size The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada recommend that all children ages 12 and under ride in the back seat, properly restrained. The back seat is the safest place for a child of any age or size. In addition, the passenger's airbag poses serious risks to children. If the seat is too far forward, or the child's head is thrown forward during a collision, or the child is unrestrained or out of position, an inflating airbag can kill or seriously injure the child. Of course, children vary widely. And while age may be one indicator of when a child can safely ride in the front, there are other important factors you should consider. Physically, a child must be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit over their hips, chest, and shoulder (see pages 13 and 35 ). If the seat belt does not fit properly, the child should not sit in the front. Maturity To safely ride in front, a child must be able to follow the rules, including sitting properly and wearing their seat belt properly throughout a ride. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety