According to the CDC, motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S. Correctly used car seats, booster seats and seat belts reduces serious and fatal injuries by up to 80 percent. In addition, unrestrained children in car crashes are 7 times more likely to suffer a Traumatic Brain Injury vs. children who were in age and size appropriate restraints. (https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/child_passenger_safety/pubs.html)
Let’s face it, we are often in a rush to get to where we are going. We also are very distracted at times by our devices, our schedule for the day, and every other thought that may be on our minds. We are busy! We can never be too busy, too preoccupied, too much in a rush for is the safety of the children in our vehicles. Many people are not aware of the dangers that not using, or incorrectly using car seats can cause.
Continue reading this article from our friends at Mid Florida Community Services, Inc. Head Start/Early Head Start on their website: Important Information and Tips about Car Seat Safety That You May Not Know.
