Proper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts is crucial to protecting young passengers in the event of an accident. According to the CDC, using the correct car or booster seat can reduce the risk of injury by 71-82%.
For children ages 4-8, using a booster seat reduces the risk of serious injury by 45% compared to using just a seat belt. This is because at this age, children are typically too big for car seats but too small for seat belts to fit properly.
Make sure your child is secured in the right seat for their age, weight, and height, no matter how short the trip. Properly buckling them in can make all the difference in reducing the risk of injury or death in an accident.
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