Barrington Hills PD Child Safety Seat Program

Child Safety Seat Program

The Barrington Hills Police Department is dedicated to protecting the child passengers on our roads and provides a free program to residents: Child Safety Seat Inspection Program.

The Barrington Hills Police Department has certified technicians that can assist you in installing your child passenger safety seat, show you how to install it safely and properly and explain several safety features for your child. Three Barrington Hills Police Officers, Lt Joseph Colditz, Sgt David Kann and Ofc Brian Baird are certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as Child Seat Technicians. Improperly installed child safety seats do not fully protect children from injuries and/or deaths in crashes or in sudden emergency maneuvers. It is encouraged to make an appointment to ensure a technician will be available to assist you since each technician wants to be able to devote the time to address your particular concerns and needs. Residents may call the Barrington Hills Police Department at 847-551-3006 to schedule a child safety seat inspection.

The Barrington Hills Police Department is associated with McHenry County Safe Kids, an organization dedicated to the safety and protection of children.

General Child Seat Use Information
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back!

INFANTS

AGE /
WEIGHT

SEAT TYPE /
SEAT POSITION

USAGE TIPS

Birth to at least 1 year and at least 20 pounds.

Infant-Only Seat/rear-facing or Convertible Seat/used rear-facing.

Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system.

Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present.
Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear.
Child seat should recline at approximately a 45 degree angle.
Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level (lower set of slots for most convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level.

Less than 1 year/ 20-35 lbs.

Convertible Seat/used rear-facing (select one recommended for heavier infants).

Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system.

Never use in a front seat where an air bag is present.
Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing the rear.
Child seat should recline at approximately a 45 degree angle.
Harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level (lower set of slots for most convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level

PRESCHOOLERS /
TODDLER

1 to 4 years/ at least 20 lbs. to approximately 40 lbs.

Convertible Seat/forward-facing or Forward-Facing Only or High Back Booster/Harness.

Seats should be secured to the vehicle by the safety belts or by the LATCH system.

Tightly install child seat in rear seat, facing forward.
Harness straps/slots at or above child's shoulders (usually top set of slots for convertible child safety seats).
Harness straps snug on child; harness clip at armpit level.

YOUNG
CHILDREN

4 to at least 8 years/unless they are 4'9" (57") tall.

Belt-Positioning Booster (no back, only) or High Back Belt-Positioning Booster.

NEVER use with lap-only belts-belt-positioning boosters are always used with lap AND shoulder belts.

Booster used with adult lap and shoulder belt in rear seat.
Shoulder belt should rest snugly across chest, rests on shoulder; and should NEVER be placed under the arm or behind the back.
Lap-belt should rest low, across the lap/upper thigh area-not across the stomach.

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