Car Seat Safety

Erin Carr

According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC),motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States.

Is your child in the proper car seat?

Rear-facing Car Seat

Birth up to age 2

OR

When the infantReaches the upperWeight or height Limit of the car seat

Forward-facing Car Seat

Age 2 to age 5

OR

When the childReaches the upperWeight or height Limit of the car seat

Booster Seat

Ages 5 and up untilthe child reaches57 inches in height

Seat Belt

A child no longer needs to use a booster seat when a seat belt fits them properly.

Proper installation is one of the most

important aspects of car seat safety.

Many community police station are certified in car seat installation.