Childhood Injury Prevention Handbook

Childhood Injury Prevention Handbook

Is your child ready to use an adult seat belt?

Does the child sit upright with hips all the way back against the vehicle’s seat back?

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Do the child’s knees bend comfortably at the edge of the vehicle’s seat?

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Is the lap belt below the abdomen, on the top part of the thighs and snug across the hips?

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Is the shoulder belt centered over the shoulder and across the chest?

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Can the child stay seated in this position for the whole trip? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, your child needs a booster seat to ride safely in the car. (Source: www.carseat.org) Q

Seat Belt for Life! Children should ride in the back seat until they are 13 years old. If adults buckle up, they are much more likely to buckle up their child. Set an example of safe driving and riding by buckling up on every trip! NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAR SEAT? Call 1-800-504-9768 to find a car seat inspection station close to you. OPEN: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please leave a message if there is no answer during business hours. Visit the sites below for more detailed instructions about what type and when to change car seats: safekids.org (click on the Ultimate Car Seat Guide) or visit nhtsa.gov.

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