CAR SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS

The importance of child safety in vehicles cannot be ignored.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA,) 1 in 3 children (under the age of 13)  killed in car crashes died as a result of being unrestrained at the time of impact.

The NHTSA has specific guidelines regarding child seats in automobiles.

The following chart outlines the various recommendations which are calculated by age group:

FOR MORE INFORMATION on Child Safety in automobiles, visit the National Highways Transportation & Safety web site

 

Also, make sure you know what the car seat regulations are in your State