FAQ / Where can I find information on child safety seats?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children prematurely moved to seat belts are four times more likely to suffer serious head injuries during an accident than children in child safety or booster seats. Safety belts are designed for adults, and children under 4 feet 9 inches tall should ride with a booster seat.

The NHTSA has a Child Passenger Safety web page that offers information about restraint systems for children traveling in motor vehicles.

You may also wish to:

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locate a child seat fitting station
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view child safety seat ease-of-use ratings
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file a complaint about a child safety seat

September 21-27 is Child Passenger Safety Seat Week. You may wish to view NHTSA's Child Passenger Safety Week Planner web page for additional information about this event.

You may also wish to view the Rules for the Road section of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren online publiction. This web page from the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) gives grandparents tips and information on the proper safety seats for children of various ages and weights.
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