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Securing our Most Precious Cargo
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 14, due in large part to the nonuse or improper use of child seats and seat belts. Working with parents and our partners our goal is to ensure every child is properly secured and safe every trip, every time.
Parents - Not Sure Which Car Seat to Use?
Are you looking for a new car seat for your infant, toddler or 4-8 year old child but overwhelmed by the choices and worried about how to properly install your car seat? Our 4 Steps for Kids campaign will help you properly choose and install the correct car seat for your child. Simply click on the images below:
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4 Easy Steps to Protect America's Children |
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Is your child safety seat properly installed?
Click HERE to find the child seat inspection station nearest you. Trained child seat inspectors will verify - free of charge - the installation of your child seat.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
LATCH consists of lower attachments on child seats and a set of tether anchors in the vehicle to hold the child seat in place without the use of the vehicle's seat belts. Click HERE for additional information.
CPS Advocates - Seeking Resources for your Local Efforts?
The 2009 National Child Passenger Safety Week Planner is now available. It was designed to help you promote, enhance, and enforce child passenger safety.
Latest information for parents and CPS advocates:
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