Seat belt and car seat guidelines - Texas Department of Transportation
These children should remain in a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they reach four feet and nine inches in height and are between eight and 12 years of age. Check car seat labels for exceptions and additional guidance. TxDOT offers free car seat checks at its 25 district offices across the state.
Having a booster seat law that covers child passengers until at least age 9 is one of the most effective strategies for increasing booster seat use and reducing motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths among children.
Car Seat Recommendations – North Austin Pediatrics, P.A.
Visit the AAP’s Car Seat Safety Information page for guidance on choosing the most appropriate car safety seat for your child. AAP recommends that children face backward until 2 years of age. After that, a forward facing car seat or booster seat with a 5 point harness is recommended until you cannot buckle or strap below shoulder or 65 pounds.
Booster Seat Planning Guide | Child Passenger Safety | CDC
Research shows the most effective strategy to increase booster seat use is through updating, implementing, and enforcing state child restraint laws with booster seat provisions—commonly known as "booster seat laws." Booster seat laws also reduce crash injuries and deaths among children under age 9 who are covered by these laws.
What to know about FDA-authorized COVID-19 booster for teens
2022年1月3日 · AUSTIN (KXAN) — Following authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for a Pfizer booster shot for people ages 12-15 Monday, Austin-area pharmacists have outlined next steps for ...
Get a COVID-19 vaccine | AustinTexas.gov
Everyone 6 months of age and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Booster doses are recommended for most age groups. Reference the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's complete list of COVID-19 vaccine recommendations .
Choosing the Right Seat for Your Child - People's Community Clinic
Booster seats must be used with the adult lap and shoulder belt. Booster seats should only be used in the back seat. Seat belts can be used after age 10 and your child is 4’9” tall. Lap belts should be positioned low over the hips and tops of thighs. Shoulder belt should cross the center of the shoulder and chest.
Anyone 12 and older can now get a COVID-19 booster shot. Here…
2021年11月22日 · UT Health Austin is offering booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine. You can make an appointment online or by calling 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737). You can also schedule a booster appointment at pharmacies like Walgreens, CVS, H-E-B and Randalls.
Keeping Up With Texas Booster Seat Laws | Herrman & Herrman …
2020年5月29日 · According to section 545 – 412 of the Texas transportation code, travelers are mandated to strictly adhere to all seat belt and booster seat laws. The manufacturer’s guidelines must be followed. This includes instructions regarding the age, height, and weight of the child and the appropriate safety measures recommended.
Save Me With a Seat
Children whose weight or height exceeds the limit for a forward-facing car seat should switch to a belt-positioning booster seat. These children should remain in a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they reach four feet nine inches (4’9”) in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.