Posted: November 30th, 2017

The parent of a toddler asks a nurse when it is safe to place the car safety seat in a face-forward position. Which of the following is the best nursing response?

The parent of a toddler asks a nurse when it is safe to place the car safety seat in a face-forward position. Which of the following is the best nursing response?

1. When the toddler weighs 20 lb and is 1 year old
2. When the weight of the toddler is more than 40 lb
3. The seat should not be placed in a face-forward position unless there are safety locks in the car.
4. The seat should never be placed in a face-forward position because of the risk of the child unbuckling the harness.