The nurse is instructing a new parent on the proper positioning of the infant car seat will explain that the infant or child may be positioned forward facing in an automobile at what weight?
a. 6 kg (12 lb)
b. 7.5 kg (15 lb)
c. 9 kg (20 lb)
d. 10 kg (22 lb)
C
Positioning of the car seat is based on body weight and age. At 9 kg (20 lb), the infant or child 12 months or older may be placed in a forward-facing child seat.
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