Car Safety Seat Information

Law Requirements
Montana state law requires children under age six or weighing less than 60 pounds to ride in a federally-approved car seat or booster seat that is properly installed and used. The first step in keeping your baby safe on the road is choosing a car seat that works for your baby’s age and weight, and that fits your vehicle.

Recommendations
Under Age 2: Must ride rear-facing in a car seat that meets federal standards.
Ages 2 – 4: Rear- or forward-facing car seat with internal harness.
Ages 4 – 8: Forward-facing car seat or booster seat.
Ages 9+: May use booster seat until outgrown height and weight limits and then move to a vehicle seat belt.

Installation and Inspection Services

• To help you choose the right car safety seat and install it safely, the AAP offers Child Safety Seats: A Guide for All Families. Access this guide online at www.aap.org, or call 847-434-4000.
• For a schedule of free car seat safety clinics in Livingston and Bozeman, visit www.safekids.org or call 587-7786.
• AAA now offers free online car seat inspections and education—no membership required! Schedule your AAA online inspection by visiting https://mountainwest.aaa.com/automotive/car-seat-inspections.