Atkinson is an English-language surname. The name is derived from a patronymic form of the Middle English Atkin.
These are much more conservative than state laws, in general (for instance, everyone should be in a booster seat from about age 4 to at least age 8) but remain less conservative than some of the european standards (for instance, the European Child Safety Alliance recommends that children remain in rear-facing carseats until 3 years of age).
Rear-Facing Car Seat. Law states no preference. Car Seat. Children ages 7 and under and less than 57 inches in height must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat. Booster Seat. Children ages 7 and under and less than 57 inches in height must be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety seat. Seat Belt.