The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently updated child safety seat testing requirements. The new rule is intended to improve protection during side-impact crashes. Safety advocates have been calling for this rule for several years. Prior to this change, child safety seats only needed to be proven effective in tests that simulated front impact […]
Motor Vehicle Injury Statistics: How Children Are Impacted
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, they happen every day. Due to their smaller statures, children who are in vehicles that crash are often injured. The Motor Vehicle Occupant Safety Fact Sheet was recently updated to provide more information about how car accidents impact kids between the ages of […]
Winter Car Seat Safety Tips
Finding the balance between keeping small children warm and safely buckled in their car seats can be challenging. Snowsuits, winter coats, and other bulky clothing is dangerous in a car crash. It flattens from the force, leaving extra space under the harness. This can cause a child to slip through the straps and be thrown […]
Anchor Furniture to Prevent Injuries
Furniture and large items such as televisions should be anchored to prevent tip-overs as part of your childproofing plan. While it’s especially important to anchor these items if you have young children, it’s also a good best practice for everyone, particularly older members of your family who may be susceptible to balance issues. Tip-Over Risks […]
Car Seat Safety Standards
Thousands of young children are injured or even killed in car accidents each year. Car seats can help protect children in the event of an accident. There is a wide range of car seats available, so it can be overwhelming to find the right one for your child. The following information from the American Academy […]
