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At what age or weight are infant seats mandatory?

12 months or 20 lbs
6 months or 15 lbs
24 months or 25 lbs
18 months or 30 lbs

The correct answer is: 12 months or 20 lbs

The answer is based on guidelines established for child passenger safety. Infant seats are designed to provide the highest level of protection for young children during vehicle travel. The requirement of 12 months or 20 pounds aligns with recommendations from safety organizations and state laws to ensure that infants are secured in an appropriate car seat for their size and development. At 12 months of age, most infants are ready to transition to a forward-facing seat, as they have typically reached the necessary developmental milestones and weight to ensure their safety in the vehicle. Additionally, the weight requirement of 20 pounds ensures that the child is not only physically capable of sitting in a different type of car seat but also benefits from the protective features designed for their age group, minimizing the risk of injury in a crash. Other age and weight combinations do not align with safety guidelines and regulations that focus on maximizing the safety of young passengers. Ensuring that children are in the correct car seat based on these benchmarks is crucial for their protection while traveling in a vehicle.