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Car Seats
Four out of five children ages 6 to 8 who were killed in automobile crashes in 2009 were either improperly restrained or not belted at all, according to a secondary analysis of Fatality Analysis Reporting System crash data conducted by AAA.
“Automobile crashes remain a leading cause of death for children and it’s important that parents consistently and correctly use the appropriate car seat to keep their child passengers safe,” said AAA South Jersey Public Affairs Specialist, Rich Bradley. “One lapse in judgment can lead to a lifetime of regret and heartache.”
AAA identified common hazardous shortcuts and provided the following tips to ensure safer rides for parents’ most precious cargo:
Parent: “I’m only driving a mile from home, so my son doesn’t need to be secured in his car seat since it’s a short trip.”
Tip: You should buckle up properly on every trip – no matter the distance – since most crashes occur close to home.
Parent: “I’m picking up several kids after soccer practice and I’m going to put my 8- year-old daughter in the front seat so all of the children can f it into the car.”
Tip: All children under age 13 are safest when riding in the back seat and restrained in the appropriate child restraint system.
Parent: “We will be driving more people in our car than we have seatbelts. Since it’s a short trip, it’s not a big deal for someone to ride on another person’s lap.”
Tip: It’s never safe to ride on a person’s lap. Each passenger should be properly restrained on every trip.
Parent: “My son is 10 years old and 4’6” tall. It’s safe for him to stop using his booster seat and only use a seat belt now.”
Tip: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children continue to use belt-positioning booster seats until they are 4’9” and the seat belt fits properly.
With three out of four child safety seats not properly installed, consulting an expert can be critical to ensure that children are secured in the safest manner possible.
Experts are available to help parents with their seat belt installation by visiting your local AAA club, www.seatcheck.org or calling 866- SEATCHECK(866-732-8243).For additional information on AAA’s child passenger safety resources for parents and caregivers, visit aaa.com/carseat.
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