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The Most Important Thing Every Parent Needs to Know About Car Seat Safety
ProPublica has published a report on how one booster seat maker put children at risk. For parents, here’s some of the most pressing information our reporters discovered during their investigation.
Childproofing Your Ride
Your car may feel like a second home, especially if you spend lots of time shuffling kids from school to activities and more. But the fact is, your car is statistically one of the most dangerous places your child can be. These are some of the most important safety tips set forth by KidsAndCars.org
In fact, vehicle-related injuries are the leading cause of child death. While it's not practical for the typical family to just stop driving, there are steps you can take to make your vehicle more safe for children of any age.
Parents’ Guide to Sleep
No surprise that most groggy-eyed new parents are not able to fully appreciate their bundle of joy. They are suffering from sleep deprivation. In fact, nearly two-thirds of new parents are not getting enough sleep according to a National Sleep Foundation poll.
Car Door Child Safety Locks
The car door child safety locks are designed to prevent children from opening rear doors from inside the vehicle to prevent injury, but they can have unintended risks when turned on (more on this below). All vehicles are different, so refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine how to turn on or off your child door locks. In many cars, there is a lever or slot to use a key to engage the lock feature, which can be found on the side of the door (the area of the door you cannot see when the door is closed).
Car seat, booster & seat belt use
Since parents like you care, it is stunning that more than 90% arrive at professional car seat checks needing adjustments to their child’s car seat. Your local Safe Kids, fire department or law enforcement can help you find a Child Passenger Safety Technician to help you. Set aside time to read the entire car seat instruction manual and car seat installation section of your vehicle manual.
