When riding in a vehicle, children under four years old must be properly secured in anapproved safety seat. Children weighing under 20 pounds must face the rear of the vehicle.

If you’re in the market for one, you can shop online for a child car seat at any time. When ordering, be sure the car seat matches your child’s height, weight and age.

Note: Children are best protected by sitting in the middle of the back seat. Rear-facing child seats shouldn’t be used in the front seat of a vehicle with air bags.

Unattended Children

Michigan does have a specific law that addresses the issue of leaving children unattended in a vehicle (MCL 750.135a); it specifically states that no child younger than six can be left in a vehicle unattended. The person attending the child must be at least 13 years old and not be incapacitated.