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 following these guidelines to keep them safe.
Oklahoma law requires every child under 8 years old to be properly secured in a child passenger restraint system.
How to choose a car seat:
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0-2 years: By law, children under 2 must be properly secured in a rear-facing car seat.
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2-4 years: Must be in a car seat until age 4.
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4-8 years: Must be in a car seat or child booster seat until at least age 8, unless the child is taller than 4'9".
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8 years or taller than 4'9": Should wear a seat belt.
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Regardless of age, the back seat is always the safest place for children.
Buckle them up, every trip, every time. It's the law.
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Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly?
Keep your child safely secured every time they're in the car.
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
Visit an inspection station to ensure your car seat is installed 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. Find a Safe Kids Oklahoma or Safe Kids Tulsa event near you to ensure your car seat is installed correctly.
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
