What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 28 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Child too upright Needs some type of support under front of CRS Misuse and Compatibility - 29 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 30 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Harness straps too loose and off shoulder Harness retainer clip out of position Misuse and Compatibility - 31 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 32 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Harness straps too loose and twisted Harness retainer clip out of position and not threaded correctly Misuse and Compatibility - 33 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 34 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Locking clip incorrectly placed 13” from correct position Locking clip bent and ripped seat belt allowing extreme forward excursion of child’s upper body Misuse and Compatibility - 35 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 36 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Locking clip on wrong side of belt system, next to door Misuse and Compatibility - 37 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 38 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Infant forward facing CRS in RF recline position RF belt path used for FF position <80% of CRS base supported by vehicle seat Locking clip hanging off of the belt system Misuse and Compatibility - 39 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 40 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Safety belt tied in knot to hold CRS in place Misuse and Compatibility - 41 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 42 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? No (or out of position) harness retainer clip Loose harness straps off shoulders Child forward facing should be rear facing Harness in lower slots in forward facing seat Hard toys attached to shield Misuse and Compatibility - 43 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 44 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Two safety belts (one from front seat center & one from right rear) used to install CRS Both belts in rear facing belt path on forward facing seat. 10 month/19 lbs child should be rear facing. Misuse and Compatibility - 45 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 46 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Harness retainer clip on rear of CRS holding harness on Locking clip on end of harness holding the two ends together, not connected to splitter plate Misuse and Compatibility - 47 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 48 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Harness adjuster bar missing Using rope or cords to hold straps in place Misuse and Compatibility - 49 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 50 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Rear facing seat forward facing CRS too small for child Misuse and Compatibility - 51 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 52 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Big snow suit not allowing harness to fit properly Harness straps loose and twisted Harness retainer clip improperly threaded and low on child NOTE: This photo is from a magazine advertisement Misuse and Compatibility - 53 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 54 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? This is a household carrier Was being used in car as a CR No CR labels and a very small sticker stating it is not to be used in a vehicle No belt paths for vehicle use Misuse and Compatibility - 55 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 56 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? CRS reclined too far in rear seat Misuse and Compatibility - 57 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 58 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Cargo tie down used in addition to safety belt Tie down secured to vehicle seat frame Misuse and Compatibility - 59 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 60 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Wood added under rear facing CR to obtain correct angle for newborn Misuse and Compatibility - 61 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 62 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Lap and shoulder belt not correctly placed on child Shoulder belt cuts under arm and up behind head Child should be in BPB Misuse and Compatibility - 63 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 64 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Harness straps placed under child’s arms rather than over the shoulders Harness retainer clip too low Child in background should be in BPB, too small for safety belt Misuse and Compatibility - 65 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 66 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Too small for safety belt – lap belt too high Belts twisted Misuse and Compatibility - 67 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 68 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? CRS and child restrained by only a lap belt Misuse and Compatibility - 69 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 70 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Improper fit of safety belts Using one belt for multiple occupants Using belt from one seating position to restrain an occupant in another position Lap belt only position used when lap & shoulder belt is available Misuse and Compatibility - 71 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 72 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Front facing only CRS used rear facing Too upright for rear facing Harness too loose Belt used for installation too loose Misuse and Compatibility - 73 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 74 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Infant facing the front Rear facing only CRS installed facing the front Handle left up Harness too loose and off the shoulders No retainer clip Misuse and Compatibility - 75 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 76 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Getting too tall for CRS Harness through lower slots Harness too loose Retainer threaded incorrectly Misuse and Compatibility - 77 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 78 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Handle left up Note: Shoulder belt around back of CRS is allowed on this model Misuse and Compatibility - 79 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 80 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Resting flat on the back of the CRS rather than semi-reclined Harness on edge of shoulders Misuse and Compatibility - 81 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 82 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Infant bundled before harnessing Misuse and Compatibility - 83 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 84 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? CR placed on top of back seat that is lowered for access to the trunk Harness falling over edge of shoulders Misuse and Compatibility - 85 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Misuse and Compatibility - 86 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Too upright for infant Harness too loose Retainer clip out of position Safety belt not through belt path slots Belt too loose Misuse and Compatibility - 87 National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004

What’s Wrong With This Picture? End of Exercise Return to “Misuse and Compatibility” Module for Hands-on Exercises: Identify CRS Misuse in Vehicles Role Play Effective Communication Misuse and Compatibility - 87B National Standardized CPS Training Program - May 2004