Child Passenger Safety

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Child Car Seat Basics

• The BEST car seat is …• The one fits that fits your child• The one that fits your vehicle• The one that you will use correctly every

timeSource: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 107

Airbags

Airbags can be found in most vehicles.Airbags protect passengers at time of a crash.Every vehicle should be checked for air bagsAirbags can be found in steering wheel, instrument panel, in the door or the side of vehicle seat inflatable curtains

Airbag Warnings can be found on:The visorAir bag coverInside doorVehicle seat or seat beltSource: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 95 & 97

Airbag safety and Car Seats

Do NOT place a baby in a rear-facing car seat in the front!If a passenger-side air bag inflates it will hit the back of the car seat with great force. This can cause death or severe brain injury, even in a low-speed crash. Can have air bag switch turned off or disabled by mechanic if a rear-facing infant or child under 13 must be transported in front seat.

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 99-100

4 STEPS in Selecting Children’s Car Restraints

Step 1: Rear- Facing Car Seat

• Rear Facing seat from new born to 1 year • Use until highest weight or height

allowed by manufacturer’s instructions• Head should be 1 inch below top of the

shell• Use in semi-reclined position• Use harness straps at or below shoulder

level

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 126

Convertible Car Seat

• Child car seat that can be converted from rear-facing to forward facing

• MOST can be used rear facing up to 30-35 pounds OR according to manufacturer’s instructions for weight, height and/or age limit

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 126

Step 2. Forward -Facing Car Seat

• Child is at least 1 year of age AND at least 20 pounds

• Child has reached highest allowed rear-facing weight on the car seat

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 153

Step 3. Booster Car Seats• For children who outgrow CRs either in weight or

height• For children too large for car seat or too small for seat

belt alone.• Minimum weight: 30-40 lbs.• Maximum weight: 80-100 lbs• Check manufacturer ‘s instructions• Usually 4 yr- 8 yrs of age

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 179

Ohio Law-Booster seat

• Ohio Law October 7, 2009: Ohio Law requires children who are under 8 years of age or less than 4’9’’ tall to use booster seats

Source: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/hprr/cpsafe/childbooster.aspx Retrieved: 7/13/11

Combination Seat

A combination car seat is a forward-facing-only car seat that is used with an internal harness system

&

can also be used later as a booster car seat

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 322

Step 4. Seat Belt

• Used when children outgrow booster seats (usually at age 8 or 4’9” tall)

• Used when Seat belt fits properly

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 186, 188

To be able to fit a seat belt, a child must:

• Be tall enough to sit with back and hip against back of seat and without slouching

• Keep the knees bent over the edge of the seat and keep feet flat on the floor

• Safely wear the seat belt:– Lap belt low and snug across hips– Shoulder belt across mid-chest and shoulder

• Be able to stay comfortably in this position for entire ride

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page # 188

• Recommended that children 13 years and under, ride in back seat of car

Source: National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program- Student Manual. DOT HS 810 731 Page #182

• When Choosing and installing Car Seat, Pay Attention to:

• Vehicle owner’s manual• Car Seat instruction manual

Summary

4 Steps for Kids’ Car Restraints1. Rear Facing

2. Forward Facing

3. Booster Seat

4. Seat Belt

Thank You!And

Drive safely with your Kids

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