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➨ Once your child outgrows the forwardfacing car seat with a harness, it’s time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat. ➨ When using a booster car seat, make sure the child is mature enough to sit still for the entire ride and the seat belt is fitting properly. For a seat belt to fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face. ➨ Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in the adult seat properly, usually when the child reaches 4’9” tall.
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➨ Do not use a car seat or booster
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Sessions:: 2 week summer sessions starting June 10 Class Cl las Times: Mon – Thurs, 45 minutes per class 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 am & 5:30, 6:30 pm Fees: $44/ session (Payable by check or money Fe order, NO CASH PLEASE) or Online Registration: https://www.hollywoodparks.org/ On O nline Reg gis On Hollywood Beach
ocean Basic oce ean & beach safety skills for kids ages 8 - 17 Sessions: Sessions s: 1 week summer sessions starting June 10 Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – noon Tim Class Times: Fees: Residents: $75 Non-Residents: $85 F Fee (Payable by check or money order, NO (P CASH PLEASE) C
car seat that: is used, especially if it is more than six years old; that has ever been involved in a crash; or that is missing the manufacturer’s label showing the name of the manufacturer, model number and date of manufacture. ➨ Car seats expire! Check your labels for the expiration date (typically about six years from the date of manufacture). ➨ Ensure everyone in the car is buckled up! Unrestrained passengers can be thrown around in a sudden stop or crash, possibly being injured and/or injuring others in the car. ➨ Air Travel — Taking your child’s car seat along when traveling is recommended. Most car seats are approved for use on aircraft. Booster car seats are not approved because a lap and shoulder belt are not available on the aircraft. Pack your booster car seat as luggage so you have it at your destination.
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