
CAR SEAT SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
Did you know car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13? Ensure your child is buckled up safely by carefully selecting the correct car seat type and following the recommendations below.
How to choose a car seat:
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Learn about the four car seat types:
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Rear-facing car seat
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Forward-facing car seat
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Booster seat
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Seat belt
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Install your car seat correctly
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Keep your child safe in a car seat

How to choose a car seat:
Learn about the four car seat types:
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Rear-facing car seat
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Forward-facing car seat
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Booster seat
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Seat belt
Install your car seat correctly
Keep your child safe in a car seat
Car Seat Recommendations:
As children grow, how they sit in your car will change. Make sure you use a car seat that fits your child’s current size and age.
Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. Make sure the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle (PDF, 1.77 MB). Test the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits well in your vehicle.
Buy a car seat that can be installed and used correctly every time.
Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.
CAR SEAT SAFETY RESOURCES