station near you . Learn car seat safety from a certified professional, not a sales clerk at a retail store. For more information on choosing an appropriate car safety seat, see the American Academy of Pediatrics Web site . Keep our grandchildren safe— they are our most precious cargo. G Cathy Droz is a test-car driver for the boomer generation . She and her on-air partner review autos on their Phoenix radio show . According to the experts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , the following are basic recommendations for your grandchild’s safety: • An infant should be in a rear-facing car seat until the baby reaches age 1 and weighs 20 pounds. Never place a child’s seat in the passenger seat. • Toddlers need forward-facing car seats until the harnesses no longer fit properly. • Young children should use booster seats with lap- and shoulder safety belts until they are tall enough to use just safety belts. • Older children should always wear seatbelts. Share this article with your friends. NOVEMBER GRANDhttp://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/?javax.portlet.tpst=4427b997caacf504a8bdba101891ef9a_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_4427b997caacf504a8bdba101891ef9a_viewID=detail_view&itemID=ce45e2542a964110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD&viewType=standard http://www.aap.org/family/Carseatguide.htm http://www.grandmashotwheels.info/ http://www.twofortheroadusa.com http://www.familyvaluescinema.com/Grand