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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.
MARBLEHEAD WOMAN TURNING GRIEF OVER HER PARENTS’ DEATH INTO ACTION
Susan C. Livingston turned her grief over her parents’ deaths last May into advocacy by working with longtime friend and state Rep. Lori Ehrlich to push for legislation mandating engine shutoff software for keyless ignition vehicles. Once a luxury automotive feature, keyless ignition has become standard in more than 62 percent of all vehicles sold
Dogs in Cars, Getting There Safely
Like any family member, they need to be protected in case of a crash, but also should not distract the driver.
Automakers Can End Hot Car Child Deaths -- And Lawmakers Should Lead The Way
Their stories are heart-wrenching. In October, a Phoenix school administrator left his 4-month-old daughter in the back seat of his car all day. In August, a New Jersey commuter left a 22-month-old girl in a minivan parked at a railroad station. In July, a New York hospital worker left his 1-year-old twins in his car while he went to work. Tragically, all of these children succumbed to heatstroke. Since 1990, this tragedy has replayed more than 900 times, as overstressed, overtired or distracted parents and caregivers left infants and toddlers alone in locked cars while temperatures inside rose relentlessly.
I'm a cautious mom who had a hot car scare. Here's my plea to parents and lawmakers.
I'm a cautious mom who had a hot car scare. Here's my plea to parents and lawmakers. Erin Holley is now committed to spreading awareness on hot car accidents, as a parent advocate for Kids and Cars. Have layers of protection, until lawmakers make a move.
