Common Car Seat Mistakes Parents Should Avoid

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

(NAPSA)—Parents of young children need to be better educated in order to avoid making potentially dangerous safety mistakes when they are on thego. The Problem Automobile crashes remain a leading cause of death for children andit’s important that parents consistently and correctly use the appropriate car seat to keep their child passengers safe. Many parents may be unknowingly endangering their children as three out of four car seats are not used correctly, according to the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration. Some Answers With three out of four child safety seats not properly installed, consulting an expert can becritical to ensure that children are secured in the safest mannerpossible. ter the distance—especially since most crashes occur close to home. Shortcut: “I’m picking up several kids after soccer practice and I’m going to put my 8-year-old daughter in the front seat so all the children canfit into the car.” trip, it’s not a big deal for someone to ride on another person’slap.” Reminder: It’s never safe to ride on another person’s lap. Each passenger should be properly restrained on everytrip. Shortcut: “My son is 10 years old and 4’6”tall. He’s big enough to use a seat belt now.” Reminder: The American Academyof Pediatrics now recommends children continue to use belt-positioning booster seats until they are 4’9” and the seat belt fits properly. Help For Parents Fortunately, AAA experts are available to help parents with car age 13 are safest when riding in the backseat and properly go to www.seatcheck.orgor call (866) SEATCHECK[(866) 732-8243]. seat or seat belt. Shortcut: “We will be driving more people in our car than we have seat belts. Since it’s a short For additional information on AAA’s child passenger safety resources for parents and caregivers, visit www.AAA.com/car seat. Busy parents and caregivers may be tempted by safety shortcuts when transporting children. AAA offers simple reminders to protect parents’ most precious cargo. Shortcut: “I’m only driving a mile from home, so my son doesn’t need to be secured in his car seat since it’s a shorttrip.” Reminder: You should buckle up properly on every trip—no mat- Reminder:All children under restrained in a car seat, booster seat installation. Visit an AAA club, Learn More

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