According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) , children prematurely moved to seat belts are four times more likely to suffer serious head injuries during an accident than children in child safety or booster seats. Safety belts are designed for adults, and children under 4 feet 9 inches tall should ride with a booster seat. .
The NHTSA has a Child Passenger Safety web page that offers information about restraint systems for children traveling in motor vehicles.
You may also wish to:
- locate a child seat fitting station
- view child safety seat ease-of-use ratings
- file a complaint about a child safety seat
You may also wish to view the Rules for the Road section of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren publication. This web page from the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) gives tips and information on the proper safety seats for children of various ages and weights.
You may also wish to view information about vehicle and equipment defects and recalls .
September 19-25, 2010, is Child Passenger Safety Seat Week .
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