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Car Safety Tips

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Car Safety TipsThe single biggest threat to your babies life asdocumented every year by every relevant USgovernment agency is the threat when theyare travelling in the car with you, friends orfamily.Here are a few tips to make sure your baby walways be safe when travelling in a car.Car SeatsWhen buying a car Seat, make sure you lookfor;A label that clearly states that it meets orexceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandardsThat the car seat is setup exactly and will suia child of your weight and heightReally be that the seat you choose fits yourchild perfectly - Infants one year or youngerand up to 20 pounds must be placed in arear- facing seat, toddlers (older than 1 yearand between 20 and 40 pounds) may use aforward-facing seat, and children who arebetween 40 and 80 pounds need to be placein a booster seat.Check recent car seat recalls before making purchaseBe aware of the type of seat belts your carhas; all car seats are not compatible with allseat beltsConsider choosing a seat that is upholstered infabric - it may be more comfortable for yourchild.
Published: September 23, 2007
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