Child Passenger Safety Week (February 12-18)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children ages two to 14. Top 10 Do’s for Child Passenger Safety.
While installing and using child safety seats may appear to be easy enough, the NTSA has estimated that close to 3 out of 4 parents do not properly use child restraints. Car seat safety isn’t child’s play. Understand 10 common mistakes parents often make when installing and using car safety seats. You can also check your child seat installation at a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station.
More links and resources can be found on my website: Let’s keep our Kids safe.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children
According to the NHTSA, Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children from 3 to 14 years old.
They recommend that after selecting the appropriate car seat for your child; that your child should be seated in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as your child continues to fit the seat’s height and weight requirements. Also recommended is that all children under 13 should ride in the back seat.
Let’s keep our kids safe. Visit this web page for more resources.
