99-1 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

What Do You See?

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Scenario 1

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Scenario 2

Courtesy St. John's Hospital

99-2 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

Activity 2: Newton’s Law of Motion•An object in motion

continues in motion at the original speed until it connects with an outside force.

•The outside force…▪Can be harmful (e.g., the

steering wheel, windshield, pavement, etc.)

▪Can be designed to protect (e.g., seat belt or CRS) Courtesy Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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99-3 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

Activity 2: How to Use a Belt-Shortening Clip

VideoCourtesy National Highway Safety Administration

99-4 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

Why Children Should Travel Rear-facingIncreased crash

protection:•Spreads crash forces

along the entire head, neck, and back

•Protects head, neck, and spinal cord

•CR absorbs forces of the crash

VideoCourtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

99-5 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

Location- Air Bags and Rear-Facing CR•Never place a rear-

facing CR in front of an active passenger air bag

• If no back seat, AIR BAG MUST BE OFF!

•High forces hit child’s head during inflation

•Follow CR manufacturer’s instructions and vehicle owner’s manual to take into account side airbag effects Video

Courtesy of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

99-6 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

When Do You Use a Forward-Facing Seat?

At a minimum:•Child is at least 1 year of

age and at least 20 pounds •Child has reached the

highest allowed rear-facing weight of the CR

•Children should remain in a forward-facing CR with a full harness until they reach the top weight or height allowed

12 month old – rear and front-facingCourtesy MGA Research

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99-7 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

Why a Booster Seat?

Video: Lap belt vs. Booster

Videos Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Video: Lap & shoulder belt vs. Booster

99-8 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

ALL Belt-Positioning Boosters•Belt-positioning booster seats should only be used with lap and shoulder belts

•Belt-positioning booster seats must NEVER be used with just a lap belt.

Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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99-9 National CPS Certification Training – April 2007 R04/08

Consequences of MisuseSeat belt syndrome: Injuries that occur when lap belts don’t fit

Illustration and Video Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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