Whether you’re a new parent, or you have five children, it’s always important to be cautious. Your child’s safety should always be your number one priority no matter where they are. Asking questions like “where are you going?”, “when will you be home?”, installing baby gates around the house, and making sure your child has the proper car seat are all great ways to keep your child safe.
Car seat laws are laws that you must follow as a parent. They vary from state to state, may change over time, and can make the difference of you having a clean driving record and from keeping your child safe on the road. If you live in the state of New Mexico, here are the laws you must follow as a parent.
New Mexico Car Seat Laws:
- If your baby is younger than one year old, they must be in the rear-facing position – no exceptions. It’s important you give their neck time to develop those muscles to hold up their head properly.
- Also, if your child is between the ages of 1-4 and weighs less than 40 lbs, they must be restrained in a child car seat.
- Once your child has reached the ages of 5-6, and are less than 60 lbs, they must be restrained in a booster car seat.
- A safety belt must be worn between the ages of 7-17 years old.
- If there is a seat in the back seat of your car and it’s available, your infant must be seated in the back.
This is just a brief summary of New Mexico’s car seat laws. Be aware that car seat laws can and may change over time, therefore, you must keep up with this very important information.
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