2015 Lincoln MKC Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 27

Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning booster seat. Small children Larger children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt- Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if centered across the shoulder and chest, and recommended by child restraint manufacturer). seat back upright. 24