Injury from motor vehicle accidents is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of 2 and 12, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Once your child outgrows his toddler car seat, the best way to protect him is to...
Every state creates its own laws regarding child passenger safety, but the federal government has issued recommendations for traveling in cars with young children. Car seats and booster seats can help keep your toddler safe if they're used...
Kids are anxious to grow up quickly, and many of them cannot wait to ditch the car seat and ride in the car without one. For parents, the idea of kids getting one step closer to riding with only an adult seat belt for protection is nerve-wracking,...
A booster seat is necessary when a child has outgrown his forward-facing car seat, but is too small to use a seat belt alone. Vehicle seat belts are designed to protect the average-sized adult; therefore booster seats are necessary until a child...
Although you might see small children in a car that aren't restrained, there are laws in all 50 states that require them to be properly restrained with either a car seat, booster seat or seat belt depending on their age, weight and height. Using a...
Auto crashes are the leading cause of death in children over 3 years of age, according to the website Babycenter. Your child should sit in a booster seat once he has outgrown his forward-facing or convertible car seat. According to the National...
A safety seat for your child is crucial to her safety in any vehicle. Choosing the safest restraint system for your child provides her more security in case of an accident. Each time you move to a less restrictive car seat situation, your child's...
As children grow older, so will their social calendars. At times you may feel like a taxi driver, spending a chunk of your day shuttling your child and his friends to and from play dates or other engagements. With your child safely secured in a...
Booster seats are the last step in the family of products that keeps your child safe in the car before he is old or tall enough to properly use the adult seat belt. Most children require a booster seat through at least age eight, and all children...
In 2008, car accidents caused the deaths of 968 children who were under 14 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When you drive a car with passengers, it is your responsibility to make certain all the passengers...
Booster seats are a safe way to transition children from forward-facing car seats to adult seat belts. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, booster seats are 60 percent safer for children than seat belts alone. Seat belts that do not...
Children spend a lot more time traveling in vehicles than they used to. Vehicle accidents are the largest cause of death in children under the age of 14. You can reduce the risk of death and serious injury to your child by simply using a correctly...
When toddlers reach 40 pounds, they may be ready to move out of their car seat and into a booster seat. Booster seats are designed for older children who are still too young to sit securely wearing a seat belt. In many states, booster seats are...
A vehicle booster seat is a restraint system designed for older toddlers and children. Booster seats range from a simple backless style that works with the car's seat belt to full five-point harness styles that provide safety for children weighing...
Height, not age, best determines when your child can safely sit in a regular car seat. While most states mandate a safety seat for children age 6 and younger, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping children in booster seats until...
The safety and health of your child is one of your number one priorities, but there are so many things to remember that it can often be overwhelming to try to remember everything. Many recommends exist that try to help you make the best decisions...
For your child, moving from a booster seat to an adult seat belt is a big step out of baby and toddlerhood. For you, it means convenience. Your have one less piece of gear to remember when you drop your child off for a weekend with his...
Seat belt safety is something to take very seriously when driving with your child. Thirty states in the U.S. will give tickets for undone seat belts, even if there is no other driving offense, notes the Governors Highway Safety Association. That's...
In a 2009 study of 60 booster seats conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 11 models weren't recommended at all because they caused seatbelts to fit so poorly. However, IIHS selected the Combi Dakota, the Clek Oobr, the...
Child safety seat laws exist in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, though the difference between the requirements imposed by these laws can be significant. These laws can change suddenly, so always contact your local driver's license...
Automobile booster seats can significantly reduce the risk of injury and death for children up to age eight, according to Parents for Child Passenger Safety. Forty-four states and the District of Columbia have booster seat laws; however, the laws...
Graco booster seats are products designed to help secure a child in the back seat of a car or van. They are similar in appearance to baby seats, but they use one of the vehicle's own shoulder-and-lap safety straps instead of a built-in harness...
As your child gets older, the reliable car seat that he has been using for years starts to be too small. The first time your child sat in it, he was dwarfed by the protective seat. But often by the time he's 4 or 5 years old, he no longer can sit...
Baby gear takes up a lot of room, so one of the positive aspects of your children growing up is that the amount and size of the items they need can shrink. One notable example of this is the transition from a high chair to a booster chair since a...
All states have laws that cover the use of car seats, booster seats and other child restraint devices. Booster seats, unlike car seats, typically require that the child be restrained by the car's shoulder belt device. These laws differ widely and...
A community health fair brings a community together to learn about safety, health and an active lifestyle. Gathering quality participants and featuring informational booths, samples and sponsors will help make your community health fair a success....
Following the correct rules and safety regulations when it comes to your child's front-facing car seat could mean the difference between suffering critical injuries in a car accident and walking away free from harm. Some parents continue to use...
Once your child reaches 4 years of age and 40 pounds, he is too big for many toddler car seats. However, that does not mean he is ready to use the car's seat belt alone, as he is too small for the seat belt to fit him properly and keep him safe. A...
Booster seats are a stepping stone between car seats designed for babies and toddlers, and an adult seat belt. They allow a young child to have more independence when getting in and out of the car, and are easier to move between cars than car...
