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Keeping Your Children
Safe in a Car Accident The most important job of a parent is keeping children free from harm. This responsibility is magnified when choosing and using a child safety seat for your car. The job of choosing a child safety seat can be a daunting task. With all the choices and options available it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Despite the myriad choices in car seats available, and the vast amount of information available to parents regarding their safe use, each year thousands of young children are injured and killed in car accidents. The sad truth is many of these children were using a child safety seat at the time of the accident. |
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a child safety seat in your car is not enough. The correct seating position
depends on the size and weight of the child, and the type of seat being
used. You can visit The
American Academy of Pediatrics site to learn their recommendations
on properly restraining children safely in their car seats. Next, you can have the installation of your car seat inspected by a professional to insure it is installed properly. This is a free service sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Having a certified child passenger safety technician check your car seat's safety can save your child from injury. To find a location near you visit the Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator, and enter your zip code to find an inspection station in your area. |
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