A booster seat is the third type of child restraint that your child will use, after a rear-facing infant seat and a forward-facing toddler seat. The booster seat represents the last step before your child may begin using adult seat belts. Like all...
Child harnesses can bring valuable peace of mind in crowded environments by keeping a point of connection between you and your child. Busy shopping malls, crowded ships, trains or buses and amusement parks all offer the high-density or high-risk...
States legislate seat belt laws for children, not the federal government, so laws vary from state to state. James Madison University reports that 80 percent of children who die in automobile accidents would have survived if they were properly...
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...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traffic accidents are responsible for more deaths in children than any other cause. Fortunately, children can be much safer in vehicles when they are properly restrained. Depending on...
Child safety seats are regularly rated by government agencies and independent researchers. However, these ratings are not always focused on the safety of the seat. To decide which car seat is the safest for the particular style and function you...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 6 and 8 to 14 is motor vehicle crashes. One of the best ways to protect your child from serious injury or even death in the...
Over 1,300 children aged 14 and younger died in automobile accidents in 2005, and over 184,000 were injured, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The use of a proper child restraint device, including booster seats, reduces...
The leading cause of death amongst young children in the United States is automobile accidents and injuries sustained as a result of such accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every state has laws governing the...
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...
Proper installation of a car seat is imperative to protect an infant. Accidents do happen and assuring that the instructions for installation of the Graco Infant Restraint/Carrier are followed will increase the chances of preventing injury or...
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...
Child car seats, sometimes called child restraint systems, are vitally important devices that prevent children from injury in car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, the failure to properly secure...
Although the leading cause of death for young children is still car injuries, the proper use of child restraint devices, like booster seats, significantly increases a child's chances of living through a car accident, according to the Centers for...
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...
Bringing a new baby home can be both exciting and a bit frightening. Keeping baby safe, warm and fed should be the main goals for new parents. Having the right equipment, clothing and other new baby supplies can help ease anxiety and make the...
Beginning at birth, children need to be kept safe in vehicles through the use of child safety seats. Choosing a child safety seat depends not only on the child's size and the vehicle that it will be used in, it is also important to use one that is...
You wait nine months to meet your baby and when she finally makes her debut, you want to give her the best start in life. During your pregnancy, use the waiting time to prepare a list of everything your baby needs. This task might seem daunting,...
Car seat installation appears straightforward, but parents often install the safety seats incorrectly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, up to 75 percent of parents may use child restraints incorrectly. A safety seat...
Car seats are essential for children's safety. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates, "Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71 percent for infants, and by 54 percent for toddlers ages 1 to 4 years." The...
Children look to their parents for guidance in decision making and as role models. As a parent, your behavior and consistency can set the tone for your children's development and adulthood outcome. How you conduct your life and discipline your...
Child restraints are a critical part of having your child in a moving vehicle. HealthyChildren.org, the official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics, states that, as a parent or caregiver, one of your most critical tasks is to keep your...
Family travel presents various challenges, including safety issues. Planning ahead of time helps you manage the safety risks and increases the whole family's chances of enjoying the vacation without major problems. The method of travel, age of...
Motor vehicle crashes are the primary cause of death in children ages three to six and eight to 14, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although some accidents can't be avoided, many fatalities are preventable....
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...
