Car Safety Tips
The single biggest threat to
your babies life as documented every year by
every relevant US government agency is the
threat when they are traveling in the car with
you, your friends or family. Car
Seats
When buying a car seat, make
sure you look for a label that clearly states
that it meets or exceeds the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards. Also
make sure that the car seat is setup correctly
and fastened in properly. Really
be sure that the seat you choose fits your child
perfectly − Infants one year or younger and up
to 20 pounds must be placed in a rear facing
seat, toddlers (older than 1 year and between 20
and 40 pounds) may use a forward−facing seat,
and children who are
between 40 and 80 pounds need to be placed in a
booster seat. Check recent car
seat recalls before making a purchase.
Be aware of the type of seat belts your car has.
All car seats are not compatible with all seat
belts. Consider choosing a seat
that is upholstered in fabric − it will be more
comfortable for your child.
Other common sense car safety tips include:
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