Child Safety Seats

Hello All,

I saw an interesting article in Healthy Living magazine that reviews some of the basic information to keep in mind regarding the use of child safety seats.  The article focuses on three basic principles; find a seat that fits your childs's age, length and weight, and fits your vehicle.  

• Rear-facing seats for infants and toddlers. 1-2 year olds have a 500% decreased risk of injury if they are in a rear facing seat.
• Forward-facing seats with a harness as your child progresses from toddler to pre-schooler.
• Booster seats for school aged children until they reach a height of 4' 9" approximately 8-12 years old.
• Seat belts for older kids.  

If you are not sure how to install and use a child safety seat you can seek help from a Child Safety Passenger Seat technician.  To find a technician near you log onto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website at www.nhtsa.gov or cert.safekids.org where you can find a list of CPS technicians than can help you.

Regards,

HK