Car Seat Installation & Inspection Locations

I have already posted a few times about the safety of having a car seat installed correctly. I cannot stress the importance, it can mean your child's life. http://www.seatcheck.org/

Importance of a 5-pt harness vs. a booster seat for young children

Please take a minute, and PASS THIS ON, even if you're not a parent. It could save a life.

Many parents think that once their child reaches 40 lbs in weight, that
they need to move into a Booster seat with an adult seatbelt restraint.
There are many options available to keep your child safely restrained
using a 5-point harness.


Children under 7-10 years of age should not be placed into a booster
seat. This is because the child's iliac crests (hip bones) are not yet
developed enough such that they prevent the adult seatbelt from resting
on the soft abdomen. Therefore an adult seatbelt provides insufficient
protection to the child and could result in internal injuries, possibly
resulting in the death of the child. Source:
Tom Bologa, President of Britax USA

MORE INFO ON 5-PT HARNESSING

Car Seat Safety

I would like to pass on some life saving information. I know that parents are eager for their little ones to reach milestones. Turning the car seat forward is NOT a milestone you want your little one to hit. Even if they are at or past the recommended 1 year old and 20 pound point, it is still safer to keep your little one in a rear facing car seat as long as possible.

Also I encourage parents and caregivers to have their car seat professionally installed or checked to make sure it is secure. Experts say four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Check the link out below for your local office to have your car seat checked out.
http://www.seatcheck.org/

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