As a parent, it is your responsibility to keep your child safe in every situation. A vital part of caring for your little one is purchasing an appropriate car seat. Research compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that the chance of a child being killed in a car accident is significantly reduced when these devices are in use. The key to decrease the likelihood of a car crash fatality is proper use.
- Before installing an infant seat, toddler seat, or booster seat, always read the instruction manual. This will give your information on the device's minimum and maximum weight limits as well as tips on proper installation.
- When installing a car seat, the center back seat is typically considered the safest position.
- Any child that is either less than a year old or less than 20 pounds should be secured in a rear facing car seat.
- Your child should always be secured in a car seat, no matter how short the trip.
- Ideally, car seats should not be installed in the front seat – this is a particularly dangerous location for your youngster. When there is no other option, you'll need to disable the nearby air bags before allowing your child to ride in the vehicle.
- Children under the age of 13 should not be allowed to ride in the front seat if a back seat is available.
- Once your child's head is within one inch of the top of the car seat, it is time to upgrade to a new one.
You should replace a car seat immediately following an accident. Even if it looks undamaged, the crash could have reduced its ability to cushion the force of a future accident, which means your child could be at risk.
It goes without saying that as a parent, it's vital to have California auto insurance in place, including personal injury coverage. In the event that you are involved in an accident and the child seat is damaged, the replacement costs may be covered by your car insurance policy, but you may want to check your policy or ask your car insurance agency to ensure that this is included.
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