from the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publication "Are You Using It Right?"

Infant Seats

CORRECT EXAMPLES

INCORRECT EXAMPLES

Blanket Correctly Positioned Over Straps and Child

WELL-COVERED

Blanket is correctly placed over both the internal harness straps and the child.

A blanket should never be placed between the child and the harness straps, or underneath or behind the child.

Child Incorrectly Wrapped in Garment Before Restrained

TAKE THE WRAPS OFF

Children should never be wrapped up in a blanket, thick coat or other bulky garments before being strapped into a restraint system. Instead, place blankets over the internal harness straps.

Infant Correctly Positioned in Infant Seat

IN POSITION

Harness straps and chest clip are correctly positioned.
Blanket covering child is correctly positioned.
Rolled towels are placed on both sides of the child for proper position.

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