Pre-school to 8 years old
A new law goes into effect September 1st, making it mandatory for anyone transporting children to make sure children are properly secured in either an infant seat, child seat, or booster seat. This would apply to all caregivers, from babysitters to grandparents.
(Note: Rear-facing infant car seats are required for infants weighing 9kg (20 lbs) or less. Forward-facing child car seats are required for children weighing between 9kg and 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs), children about one year of age.)
Booster seats are required for children under the age of eight, weighing more than 18 kg but less than 36 kg (40-80 lbs) and who stand less than 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall.
A child can start using a seatbelt alone once any one of the following criteria is met:
child turns eight years old
child weighs 36 kg (80 lbs)
child is 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches) tall.