A: A five-point harness car seat has five points of contact with a child’s body一two at the shoulder, two at the hips, and one between the thighs. Compared to a regular seat belt or three-point harness, a five-point harness distributes crash forces more efficiently and reduces the risk of injury.
A five-point harness car seat is generally suitable for young children, infants, and toddlers. This type of car seat is better at protecting small developing bodies compared to a three-point harness.
This type of car seat is also suitable for children between 40 and 65 lbs. If a child’s weight exceeds this limit, a three-point harness or a booster seat might be more suitable.
Like most safety equipment, a five-point harness car seat requires proper installation to ensure maximum protection in the event of a crash. Other factors that might affect the functionality of the car seat include seat positioning, harness fit and height, age, and more.
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