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