Combination Car Seats   ·    Forward-facing only ·    Once child has reached a maximum of 18kg (40lbs), it can be converted to a booster seat   General Information ·      A combination car seat is a forward-facing car seat which converts to a high-back booster seat ·         It is used as a forward-facing car seat with a 5-point harness and a tether strap for children under 18 kg (40 lbs), and then it can be converted to a booster seat, with the vehicle's lap/shoulder seat belt securing your child after they weigh a minimum of 18 kg (40 lbs) ·         Combination seats vary greatly with their maximum weight and height limits, so it is important to carefully read the labelling on the seats (or refer to the car seat manuals), when selecting the best seat for your child. ·         If you are purchasing a combination car seat because your child has outgrown the height limits of a convertible car seat, but they are less than 18 kg (40 lbs), make sure the combination car seat is designed for the harnessing to be used beyond 101 cm (40").M/font>   Installing the Seat in your Vehicle & Securing your Child in the Car Seat ·         For installation & use as a forward-facing car seat, see the convertible car seat section. ·         For use as a booster seat, see the booster seat section     For more information, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1 800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933   Injury Prevention |  Road Safety |  Childhood & Recreational Injuries Falls Prevention & Seniors |  Health Professionals |  Elementary School Teachers |  General Resources

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