Peds_Midterm_Study_Guide__Repaired 2022

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1. Children are able to sit without extra support at what age? 6-8 month olds should be able to sit briefly without extra support, 7-9 months old sit well independently. 2. Types of car seats (see... also #60): Appropriate ages and weights for forward and rear facing seats. When can kids ride in the front seat of the car? 13 years old. When should they use booster seat? 4-8 years old The AAP recommends: ● Infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat. Most convertible seats have limits that will allow children to ride rear-facing for 2 years or more. ● Once they are facing forward, children should use a forward-facing car safety seat with a harness for as long as possible, until they reach the height and weight limits for their seats. Many seats can accommodate children up to 65 pounds or more. ● When children exceed these limits, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s lap and shoulder seat belt fits properly. This is often when they have reached at least 4 feet 9 inches in height and are 8 to 12 years old. ● When children are old enough and large enough to use the vehicle seat belt alone, they should always use lap and shoulder seat belts for optimal protection. ● All children younger than 13 years should be restrained in the rear seats of vehicles for optimal protection. [Show More]

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