Child Car Seat Regulation to improve Safety for your Child
It is important to follow current child car seat regulation to keep the children riding in
cars safe. More than 250,000 children are injured in car accidents each year. Most of the injuries occur,
because the car seats are not installed properly and the seat belts are not used correctly.
Regulations have improved over the last few years.
The Federal Government
requires passenger vehicles to have LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children). LATCH
eliminates using the car seat belts, when installing car seats.
In addition, each state has its own child protection laws. The laws vary widely from state to
state, so it is necessary to check the regulations in your state. The state regulations can be
checked at safekids
Many problems occur, because car seats are not used properly. Remember, always read the manufacturer's instructions and the car owner manual.
It is safer to place child seats in the rear of the car, but if necessary, they can be put in
the front. When the car seats are in the front, most auto manufacturers suggest to turn off the air bag.
Always follow child car seat safety regulation, even in short distance driving.
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