You can determine the lower
anchor weight limit by checking the warning label or installation diagrams located on the side of the car seat.
To find out the lower
anchor weight limit for your vehicle, you should check your vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer.
For more on the LATCH system and lower
anchor weight limits, visit About LATCH.
In these types of situations, both the lower anchor connectors and vehicle seat belt may be used at the same time and the vehicle lower
anchor weight limits do not apply.
The lower
anchor weight limits are 40 pounds.
They are unaware that all vehicles have lower
anchor weight limits.
Not exact matches
But many caregivers aren't aware that the lower
anchors have
weight limits.
So if you choose to install your child's car seat using lower
anchors, be sure to check both the car seat user guide and your vehicle owner's manual for the
weight limits, and reinstall the car seat using the vehicle seat belt when your child reaches the
limit.
As will be explained at the upcoming Kidz in Motion (KIM) Conference, oftentimes parents secure their car seats using lower
anchors through the LATCH system and don't realize that the vehicle
anchors have
weight limits.
It's also important to note that the lower
anchors of the LATCH system have a
weight limit.
Lower
anchors have
weight limits set by the vehicle and car seat manufacturers.
Check the car safety seat instructions and vehicle owner's manual for information about the top
weight limit and locations of tether
anchors.
Each vehicle has its own
weight limit for the lower
anchors and top tether
anchors.
Parents should also remember that they can use the Latch system or a seat belt to install a car seat, and that Latch
anchors have a
weight limit of 65 pounds, including the
weight of the child and the
weight of the seat itself.
Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer's instructions (check height and
weight limits) and read the vehicle owner's manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or lower
anchors and a tether, if available.
Check the car safety seat instructions and vehicle owner's manual for information about the top
weight limit and locations of tether
anchors.