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Louisiana
state child restraint laws
Louisiana
state law requires babies under one year of age and
under 20 pounds to ride in a rear-facing car seat.
Babies at least one year and 20 pounds up to at
least 40 pounds must ride in a forward-facing car
seat. Children ages four to six who weigh at least
40 pounds up to at least 60 pounds must ride in a
belt-positioning booster car seat. Children over age
6 and 60 pounds, if they are not riding in a car
seat, must use a lap/shoulder seat belt. Louisiana
state law recommends that children who fall into
more than one category by age and weight should be
placed in the car seat that gives the most
protection in a crash.
