Car Seat Safety
"We're only going to the grocery store."
"He’ll stop crying if I hold him on my lap."
"She thinks she’s too old."
Do any of these sound familiar? They’re all common reasons parents give for not putting their children in appropriate child safety seats or safety belts. Unfortunately, unrestrained or improperly restrained children are far more likely to be injured, to suffer more severe injuries, and to die in the event of a crash.
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death. Even if you’re a careful driver, you can’t control other drivers’ behavior or eliminate the possibility of a crash. You can, though, greatly reduce the risk that your children will be seriously injured or killed.
Check out our Car Seat Safety Tips to read about ways in which you can make your child’s car ride safer. It is also important that you are familiar with your state’s Child Passenger Safety Law.
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