Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Fall 'Back' Into Safety!


 

 

 

 

Safe Kids North Dakota wants to help

you keep children safe this fall!

Share these safety tips with all parents and caregivers you know by

downloading and printing the free Fall 'Back' Into Safety Tip Sheet!

 

 

 

Infants and toddlers are safest riding rear-facing until age 2 or until they reach the maximum weight/height limit of the car seat.
Why? A car seat helps distribute crash forces over a wide area of the body and the back 

                of a rear-facing car seat absorbs crash forces, protecting the infant's spine and neck  
                from injuries.

2Children are safest riding in the back seat until they are 13 years old.
Why? Head-on collisions are the most common and the airbag, dashboard and windshield are extremely dangerous for children. Children also have more of a tendency to lean forward in the front seat.

 

3Children are safest using a booster seat until they are 80lbs and 4'9".

Why? Seatbelts are designed for adults and a booster seat will allow the lap & shoulder belt to fit properly.

 

ND law states children must use a car seat or booster seat until at least the age of 7.

 

 

Download the Fall Back Into Safety Tip Sheet
today and share it with everyone you know!
If you have any questions, contact Serena Schmit at 701-873-2224.

 

 

 

 

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