Child Passenger Safety

Buckle Them Up For Safety!

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children In the United States. But parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference.

• Buckle your child passenger in proper age and size car seats, booster seats, or seat belts when ever on the road
• Buckle children aged 12 and under properly in the back seat. Research has shown that air bag can kill young children riding in the front seat
• Buckle children in appropriate car seats, booster
• Buckle infants and children 0-2 years of age in a rear-facing car seat, in the back seat,
• Buckle children age 2 up to at least 5years in forward-facing car seat in the back seat,
• Buckle children 5 up in a booster seat, until they reach the recommended height for proper seat belt fit (57 inches tall).
• Buckle children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle.
• seats, or seat belts on every trip, no matter how short
• Buckle infants and children under 12 in the back seat for protection
• Buckle yourself always, using seat belt, set a good example
• Install and use car seats and booster seats according to the seat’s owner’s manual or get help installing them from a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician

 

Reduce Their Risk. Buckle Them Up!