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The first step to safety is getting the right car seat that matches your child’s age, weight, and height. Whether it’s a rear-facing seat for newborns as they go through their first year of life or a booster seat for older children, making the right choice is crucial. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers the below guidelines:
A car seat needs to be installed correctly and firmly. If it wiggles more than an inch in any direction, it’s not tight enough. All police stations or fire departments will check and/or install your car seat for free. A simple Google search will help you find the closest one near you.
To keep kids safe in the car, the CDC recommends kids under 13 sit in the back seat. It’s far away from the front seat airbags, which can be dangerous to small bodies in a crash.
Ensure the harness straps or seat belt fit snugly. For car seats, the chest clip should be at armpit level. Shoulder belts should not cross the neck or face, and the lap belt should be snug across their lap. Once they age or weigh out of a car seat, children should transition into a booster seat. You still need to keep them in the back seat and ensure the seatbelt is properly adjusted and snug to keep them safe and secure.
Even on mild days, cars can heat up to dangerous temperatures. Always take your children with you, even for quick errands, to avoid the risk of heatstroke. Leaving kids in a hot car for a few minutes can lead to fatalities.
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Talk to your kids about why car safety is important. Explain how seat belts protect them and why they should never play in or around cars.
Teach kids not to play with power windows to prevent injuries. Use child safety locks when available. This can prevent their little fingers from getting caught in a window as it’s closing.
Always check twice around your car before backing up to avoid accidents, especially in driveways where children might play. This will help prevent backovers from occurring.
If you have young children, try to choose a car that has child safety features built in, such as window locks, car door locks that prevent accidental opening, and advanced airbag systems.
Kids grow up fast. Regularly check your car safety measures are keeping pace with their growth spurts and changing needs. When buying a new car, get the best one in your budget that has the optimal chances of keeping your children safe.
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