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4-Safety @4SafetyVanwww.4-Safety.org
73%of child safety seats
are USED
INCORRECTLYMotor vehicle-related
injuries are the #1 cause ofdeath in the U.S. among 5-19
year olds
All 50 states, the District ofColumbia and Puerto Rico
have laws requiring childrento be restrained while riding
in cars
Did you know? Child safety seatsreduce the risk for
injury by up to
82%
Choose the Right SeatBirth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13+
Rear-Facing Car Seat Front-Facing Car Seat Booster Seat Seat Belt
Rear-facing is the safest wayfor small children to travel
Place the chest clip at armpitlevel
Keep your child rear-facing aslong as possible, then move to afront-facing car seat with aharness and a tether
Make sure the lap belt fitsacross the uppter thighs and theshoulder belt lies across thechest
A booster should be used untilthe child can properly fit into aseat belt
Children must be at least 4'9"tall and between 80-100pounds before a seat belt will fitproperly
Riding in the back seat of thevehicle is the safest forchildren
Child Passenger Safety: Car and Booster Seats
Fits child's height and weight Fits vehicle Easy to use
Always refer to your specific carseat manual and instructions
Never strap a child in with acoat/bulky clothing, insteadplace on top after harness isfastened
Age (years)
Best Practices for Choosingthe Right Seat:
Tips & Tricks: