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National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training ProgramNational Child Passenger Safety Certification Training ProgramNational Child Passenger Safety Certification Training ProgramNational Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
Module 6Module 6
Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHidrenLower Anchors & Tethers for CHidren
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Module 6 ObjectivesModule 6 Objectives
• Describe lower anchors and tether anchors.
• Recognize lower anchor and tether anchor symbols and locations.
• Explain lower anchor and tether anchor best practices to caregivers.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildrenLower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
• LATCH is an alternative system to install car seats in vehicles using 2 lower anchors and 1 tether (only lower anchors usually required for rear-facing)
• When used together, lower anchors and tether = LATCH
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LATCH System LATCH System (continued)(continued)
• Car seat must have a set of lower anchor connectors that attach to vehicle’s set of lower and tether anchors
• Each LATCH set in vehicle is made up of2 lower anchor bars and 1 tether anchor
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TetherTether
• Holds back of car seat (some booster seats) against vehicle back to reduce amount of forward/side movement
• Reduces distance child’s head moves forward in a crash by4 to 6 inches
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Universal LATCH SymbolUniversal LATCH Symbol
If a lower anchor or tether anchor is hidden behind fabric or a cover in the vehicle, a symbol near the anchor location will identify its position.
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Tether Anchor LocationsTether Anchor Locations
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Visible & HiddenVisible & HiddenLower Anchor PositionsLower Anchor Positions
• Labels, buttons, ortags identify lower anchor locations when hidden.
• Most vehicles cannot be retrofitted with lower anchors.
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Common Lower Anchor & Tether Common Lower Anchor & Tether Anchor ErrorsAnchor Errors
Key Questions Related to LATCHKey Questions Related to LATCH
• Does the caregiver’s vehicle have LATCH?
• Which seating positions allow the use of LATCH?
• What is the importance of tethers?
• Where can you find lower anchors in a vehicle?
• What might indicate lower anchors in the vehicle?
• Which is safe and preferable to use for a car seat – lower anchor connectors or the seat belt?
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