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CHILD PA
SSENGER SAFE
TY F
OR
NEW A
ND EXPE
CTING PA
RENTS
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OBJECTIVES
• Understand Colorado’s child passenger safety law and “best practice recommendations.”
• How to choose the appropriate restraint system
• How to use the restraint system correctly
• Learn about traveling in other vehicles
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STATISTICS
• Three out of four parents think their child is in the right car seat, but they are not.
• Child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers in passenger cars. (Source: NHTSA, 2010 data).
• Placing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half.
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LEARNIN
G THE L
AW
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•Birth to age one.•Less than 20 pounds.•Properly restrained in a rear facing child restraint system in the back seat.
COLORADO’S CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW
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Keep all children in an appropriate rear facing Child Safety Seat until the uppermost weight limit of the child safety seat.
*Rear-facing is 5 times safer than forward-facing*
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS RECOMMENDS:
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SELECTI
NG THE R
IGHT
SEAT
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Infant Car Seats• From birth (or 4-5 lbs) up to 17-
40+pounds• Very small infants need seats that fit
their weight• Premature infants may have special
transportation needs (check with health care provider)
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• Infant seats use a base that stays in the vehicle
• Most infant seats can be installed without the base
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Convertible Car Seats• Usually have a higher
maximum weight (up to 40+ lbs)
• Rear-facing must be in the reclined position
• Change to forward-facing when child exceeds the rear-facing height and weight limits of the car seat
Converts from rear-facing to forward-facing
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Convertible Car Seats
Rear Facing: for children until at least 1 yr AND
20 pounds.
Forward Facing: when child exceeds the rear-facing
height and weight limits of the car seat
**The American Academy of Pediatrics advises rear-facing car seats until age two, or until they exceed the height or weight limit for the car seat.
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INSTA
LLIN
G YOUR C
AR
SEAT
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CORRECT INSTALLATION
1. Read child cafety seat manual2. Read vehicle owner’s manual3. Choose a seating position4. Seat Belts or LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for
children)
5. Secure car seat so there is no more than 1” movement
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OWNER’S MANUALSC A R S E A T M A N U A L
V E H I C L E M A N U A L
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Which is better…
the middle or outboard
seats?
W W W . C A R S E AT S C O L O R A D O . C O M
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• Push and pull the seat to tighten
• Seat should not move more than 1 inch
NHTSA Infant Seat w/seatbelt Installation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Bxy_Tf5VKTc
NHTSA Convertible Seat w/LATCH Installation:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LhgJ30Q9qjk
Graco Infant Seat Installation: http://youtu.be/a84BxdNpDgU
Chicco Infant Seat Installation: http://youtu.be/TfEjp9iNRqc
TIGHTENING THE CAR SEAT:
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L OW
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LATC
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Seat Belt or LATCH ?
(lower anchors and tethers for children)
Read vehicle instruction manual first!
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SEAT BELT OR LATCH ?(LOWER ANCHORS & TETHERS FOR CHILDREN)
• Try both!• Which ever is easier for you to get
a correct installation is the one you should use!
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• Lower anchors can be found in vehicles 2002 and newer in at least two rear seating positions
• Attach only to LATCH
LATCH Summary
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LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children)
Connector Designs• There are different connector designs
• Installation is similar
• Install right side up
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Some restraints provide a rear facing tether.
Rear-Facing Tethering
Read the Instructions!!!
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GETTIN
G THE P
ROPER F
IT
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Recline angle is VERY important
Follow car seat recline angle instructions!
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Recline Indicators
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HARNESS RULES: REAR FACING
Pinch Test:
Get a good fit: Use rolled receiving blanket(s)
next to the baby’s head Use rolled receiving blanket
between baby and crotch strap Use pinch test to determine if
harness is tight enough
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HOW TO PUT BABY IN THE CAR SEAT
The Car Seat Lady video clip:
http://youtu.be/MvzPZfba4ys
www.thecarseatlady.com
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REAR FACING IS BEST. HERE’S WHY…
A true story about car seat safety
http://youtu.be/Q8gU9zzCGA8
Here’s another story (pictures, not video)
http://myangelsaliandpeanut.tripod.com/id5.html
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AIR B
AGS ARE B
AD FOR
BABIES
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NEVER PLACE A REAR FACING CHILD SEAT IN FRONT OF AN AIRBAG.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CY6WuGg-Fhc
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MORE TIP
S
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Check the car seat manual for instructions!
CARRY HANDLE POSITION
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KNOW YOUR CAR SEAT
• Car seats have expiration date.
• Second hand car seats are risky.
• Car seats are not cribs – they are for travel only!
• Only use products that come with the car seat.
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COMMON MIS
TAKES
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COMMON MISTAKES
Seat is not tightly installed Improper use of LATCH and/or seatbelt Child is not tightly harnessed Rear-facing car seat in front of airbag Incorrect angle Handle is not in correct position for driving Harness retainer clip too low or not buckled Second-hand seat with:
*No crash history *Signs of stress*Recalled or too old *Missing parts & labels
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PL A
NE
S,
BU
SE
S,
AN
D V
AN
S…
. O
H M
Y!
OTHER T
RANSPORT
ATIO
N
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OTHER TRANSPORTATION Airplane Travel
Car seat must have a label stating it is certified for aircraft usehttp://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children
Taxi Cabs: Exempted from car seat laws by PUCBest Practice Recommendation: Restrain children as in passenger vehicles
Public Transportation Buses:Not equipped with seat belts
Motorcycles:Very unsafe for children!
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Day Care
Make it YOUR responsibility to assure that appropriate restraints are used correctly.
Car seats are required in 15 passenger vans.
Other Transportation:
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Traveling in Other Vehicles
Educate family members
Buy more than one base
Ensure the right car seat and fit for EVERY ride
Grandparents and other caregivers:
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LAST
QUICK R
EVIEW
Video Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87wknW5t2Zk
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W W W . C A R S E AT S C O L O R A D O . C O M
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Colorado Child Passenger Safety Team Colorado
www.carseatscolorado.com
1,000+ certified technicians 150+ inspection stations Hundreds of local partners Great resources are available for
you!