1. Rear-facing: Infants and toddlers should remain in rear-facing seats in the back seat until a minimum of age 2, and as long as possible to the maximum height and weight limits for the seat.
2. Forward-facing: Toddlers and preschoolers 2 year or older should use a forward-facing safety sear with a harness in the back seat, and should use harnesses until at least 40 poounds.
3. Booster: Once children outgrow weight and hirght limits for traditional safety seats, they should travel in belt-positioning booster seats in the back seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached 4'9" in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
4. Seat Belt: Older children should travel in a lap and shoulder safety belt in the back seat once they outgrow a booster seat.

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