Child Passenger Safety (CPS)

Key Facts

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death to children ages 2 to 14 and the leading cause of injury-related death for children under 2.

Child safety seats (CSS) and seatbelts, when installed and used properly can prevent injuries and save lives.  Each year, an estimated 975 child occupants under 14 years of age die as a result of a motor vehicle incident.  Young children restrained in child safety seats have an 80 percent lower risk of fatal injury than those who are unrestrained.

Children are more likely to be properly restrained when the driver is properly restrained.

The most common form of misuses for CSS include loose vehicle seat belt attachment to the CSS and loose harness straps securing the child to the CSS.

Where, When and How

There are approximately 42 percent more fatal crashes in rural settings than urban ones.  Crashes in rural areas tend to be more severe.

Who

Children 2 to 5 years of age who are prematurely in seat belts are four times more likely to suffer a serious head injury in a crash than those restrained in CSS or booster seats.

Safety Interventions

Ensure that every occupant is properly restrained for every ride.

Always follow CSS manufacturer's instructions.  Infants should ride in rear-facing CSS as long as possible - a minimum of 12 months old AND 20 pounds.

Correctly secure children that weigh between 20 and 40 pounds in a forward-facing CSS.  Always use the safety seat tether for optimal protection.

Georgia Child Occupant Safety Laws

• Child Safety Seat Law - All children under 6 years of age are required to ride in an appropriate child safety seat in the back seat.  (Safe Kids also recommends that children remain in a booster seat until at least 4 feet-9 inches tall).             40-8-76.1 (b) (1)
   
• Primary Safety Belt Law -  All children from 6-18 years of age who ride in a car, van or truck must wear a safety belt.  Only one person per belt.  (Safe Kids also recommends that children 13 and under ride in the back seat).                           40-8-76.1 (e) (3)

Which child safety seat is the best?

No one seat is the "best" or "safest." The best seat is the one that fits your child's size, is correctly installed, and is used properly every time you drive. When shopping for a car safety seat, keep the following in mind:

• Don't decide by price alone. A higher price does not mean the seat is safer or easier to use. All child safety seats available for sale in the United States must meet government safety standards.
• When you find a seat you like, try it out. Put your child in it and adjust the harnesses and buckles. Make sure it fits properly and securely in your car.
• Keep in mind that pictures or displays of child safety seats may not show them being used the right way.

Important safety rules

• Always use a child safety seat. Start with your baby's first ride home from the hospital.
• Never place a child in a rear-facing car safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag.
• All children younger than 13 years are safest in the back seat.
• Be a good role model—always wear your seat belt. This will help your child form a lifelong habit of buckling up.
• Remember that each child safety seat is different. Read and keep the instructions that came with your seat handy, and follow them at all times.
• Read your car owner's manual for information about installing your child safety seat.
• If you need help installing your child safety seat, contact a certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician. To locate a certified Child Passenger Safety technician, call Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County at (770) 533-8095 or visit www.usa.safekids.org.

Rear-facing seats

Safety experts and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children remain rear facing as long as possible and never travel forward facing before they are one year-old and also weigh at least 20 pounds.  This reduces their risk of serious neck or spinal cord injury and lifelong disability.  All new convertible seats available today allow children to remain rear facing until they weigh 30 pounds or more, depending on the model.

Babies have heavy heads and fragile necks.  In a crash, an infant’s soft spinal column can stretch, leading to spinal cord damage if he is riding forward facing too soon.  The baby could die or be paralyzed permanently.  This is true even for babies who have strong neck muscles and good head control.  The neck bones are flexible, and the ligaments are loose to allow for growth.

If the baby is forward facing in a frontal crash, which is the most common and most severe type of crash, the body is held back by the straps – but the head is not.  The head is thrust forward, stretching the neck and the easily injured spinal cord.  Older children in forward facing safety seats or safety belts may end up with temporary neck injuries or fractures that will heal.  But a baby’s neck bones actually separate during a crash, which can allow the spinal cord to be ripped apart.  Picture what happens if someone yanks an electrical plug out of a socket by the cord, causing the wires to break.

In contrast, when a baby rides rear facing, the whole body – head, neck and torso – is cradled by the back of the safety seat in a frontal crash.  Riding in a rear facing safety seat also protects the baby better in other types of crashes, particularly side impacts, which are extremely dangerous, if not quite so common.

If the baby is riding in an infant only safety seat – the type that usually has a handle and detachable base – it should be replaced with a rear facing convertible seat before the baby reaches the maximum weight specified (20-22 pounds for most models) or the top of the head is within an inch of the top edge of the safety seat.  Most babies outgrow the typical infant only safety seat before they are 9 months old, but they are not ready for a forward facing safety seat.

Convertible safety seats currently sold in the United States can be used in the rear facing position up to 30 pounds or more.  For the best protection available, children should ride rear facing until they are 18-24 months old.

There are 2 types of rear-facing seats: infant-only seats and convertible seats. Convertible seats can be used rear-facing for infants, and then turned forward-facing once your child is old enough and big enough to do so safely.

Infant-only seats

• Small and have carrying handles (sometimes come as part of a stroller system).
• Have a built-in harness.
• Are used for infants from birth up to 22 to 30 pounds, depending on model.
• Many come with a base that can be left in the car. The seat clicks into and out of the base, so you don't have to install the base each time you use it.

Convertible seats (used rear-facing)

• Are used rear-facing from birth until your child is at least 1 year of age and at least 20 pounds. It is best for children to ride rear-facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer, usually 30 pounds or more for all new convertible seats. Check your child safety seat instructions to find the weight and height limits for rear-facing.
• Have higher rear-facing weight limits than infant-only seats and are good for bigger babies.
• Have the following 3 types of harnesses:

o        5-point harness—5 points of attachment: 2 at the shoulders, 2 at the hips, 1 at the crotch.

• Overhead shield—A padded tray-like shield that swings down over the child.

• T-shield—A padded t-shaped or triangle-shaped shield attached to the shoulder straps.

Features to look for in rear-facing seats

• Harness slots. Look for a seat with more than one set of harness slots to give your baby room to grow. The harness should be in the slots at or below your baby's shoulders when your baby is rear-facing.
• Adjustable buckles and shields. Many rear-facing seats have 2 or more buckle positions for growing babies. Many overhead shields can be adjusted as well.
• Other helpful features. Angle indicators and built-in angle adjusters can help you get the proper recline. Head support systems can help your baby fit in the seat properly.

Forward-facing seats

Once your child is at least 1 year of age AND weighs at least 20 pounds, he can ride forward-facing. However, it is best for him to ride rear-facing until he reaches the highest weight or height allowed by the child safety seat. There are many types of seats that can be used forward-facing: convertible seats, built-in seats, combination forward-facing/booster seats, and travel vests.

Convertible seats (used forward-facing)

Convertible seats can be used forward-facing by children who are at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. To switch the seat from rear- to forward-facing, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Move the shoulder straps to the slots that are at or above your child's shoulders. On many convertible seats, the top harness slots must be used when the seat is in the forward-facing position. Check the instructions to be sure.
2. Move the seat from the reclined to the upright position if required by the manufacturer of the seat.
3. Make sure the seat belt runs through the forward-facing belt path.

When making these changes, always follow the child safety seat instructions.

Built-in seats

Built-in forward-facing seats are available in some cars and vans. Weight and height limits vary. Read your vehicle owner's manual or contact the manufacturer for details about how to use these seats.

Combination forward-facing/booster seats

Some child safety seats can be used as both a forward-facing seat and a booster. These seats come with harness straps for children who weigh up to 40 to 65 pounds (depending on the model). Once your child reaches the weight or height limit for the harness, you can use the seat as a booster by removing the harness and using your vehicle's lap and shoulder seat belts. Keep in mind that when using the harness straps, the seat can be secured with a lap and shoulder belt or a lap-only belt. However, once you remove the harness, you must use a lap and shoulder seat belt. Children must never ride in a booster seat using a lap belt only because serious injury can result.

Travel vests

Travel vests can be used for a child who has outgrown his seat with a harness but is not yet ready for a booster seat or cannot use a booster seat because the vehicle only has lap seat belts in the rear.

Booster seats

Booster seats are designed to raise your child so that the lap and shoulder seat belts fit properly. This means the lap belt lies low across your child's upper thighs and the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder. Correct belt fit helps protect the stomach, spine, and head from injury in a crash. Both high-back and backless booster seats are available. They do not come with harness straps but are used with the lap and shoulder seat belts in your vehicle, the same way an adult rides. Booster seats should be used until your child can correctly fit in lap and shoulder seat belts (see "Seat belts" below).

Your child should stay in a child safety seat with a harness as long as possible before switching to a booster seat. You can tell when your child is ready for a booster seat when one of the following is true:

• She reaches the top weight or height allowed for her seat with a harness. (These limits are listed on the seat and are also included in the instruction booklet.)
• Her shoulders are above the harness slots.
• Her ears have reached the top of the seat.

Seat belts

Remember, seat belts are made for adults. If the seat belt does not fit your child correctly, he should stay in a booster seat until the adult seat belts fit him correctly. This is usually when the child reaches about 4' 9" in height and is between 8 and 12 years of age.

Your child is ready to use a lap and shoulder seat belt when the belts fit properly. This means

• The shoulder belt lies across the middle of the chest and shoulder, not the neck or throat.
• The lap belt is low and snug across the upper thighs, not the stomach.
• He is tall enough to sit against the vehicle seat back with his legs bent without slouching and can stay in this position comfortably throughout the trip.

Other points to keep in mind when using seat belts

• Make sure your child does not tuck the shoulder belt under her arm or behind her back.
• If there's only a lap belt, make sure it's snug and low on her thighs, not across the stomach. Try to get a lap and shoulder belt installed in your car by a dealer.
• Never allow anyone to "share" seat belts. All passengers must have their own car safety seats or seat belts.
• The safest place for all children younger than 13 years to ride is in the back seat.

A warning about seat belt adjusters

There are products for sale that attach to the seat belt and claim to make it fit better. These products may actually interfere with proper lap and shoulder belt fit by causing the lap belt to ride too high on the stomach and making the shoulder belt too loose, and may even damage the seat belt itself. There is no federal standard for the performance of these products, and most vehicle and car safety seat manufacturers do not recommend their use. Until there are federal safety standards for these products, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends they not be used. As long as children are riding in the correct restraint for their size and age, they do not need to use any additional devices.

Installing a child safety seat

There are 2 main things to remember when installing a child safety seat.

1. The seat must be buckled tightly into your vehicle.
2. Your child must be buckled snugly into the seat.

Ask yourself the following questions to make sure both are done correctly. If you are not sure, check the instructions that came with your child safety seat, or contact a certified CPS Technician for help.

Is the child safety seat buckled into the vehicle correctly?

• Is the child safety seat facing the right direction for your child's age and size?
• Is the seat belt routed through the correct belt path?
• If you are using the LATCH system (see "Installation made safer and easier" below for more information) to attach the seat, have you attached the straps to the correct anchor points in the vehicle?
• Are the LATCH straps or seat belt buckled tightly? If you can move the seat more than an inch side to side or front to back, it's not tight enough.
• Is your rear-facing seat reclined enough? Your infant's head should not flop forward. If it does, tilt the child safety seat back a little. Your child safety seat may have a built-in recline adjuster for this purpose. If not, wedge firm padding, such as a rolled towel or pool noodle, under the base.
• Do you need a locking clip? They come with all new child safety seats, and some are even built into the seat. If the seat belts in your car move freely even when buckled and there is no way to lock them, you need a locking clip. If you're not sure, check the manual that came with your car. Locking clips are not needed in most newer vehicles and in vehicles with LATCH (see "Installation made safer and easier" below for more information)
• Some lap belts (especially those found in older vehicles) need a special heavy-duty locking clip. These are only available from the vehicle manufacturer. Check the manual that came with your car for more information or visit a child safety seat inspection station.

Is the child buckled into the child safety seat correctly?

• Are you using the correct harness slots?
• Are the harnesses snug?
• Have you placed the plastic harness clip (if your seat comes with one) at armpit level to hold the shoulder straps in place?
• Do the harness straps lie flat?
• Is anything under your baby? Tuck blankets around your baby after adjusting the harness straps snugly. Never place them under or behind your baby.
• Is your child slouching down or to the side? If so, pad the sides of the seat and between the crotch and the crotch strap with rolled up diapers or blankets.

Installation made safer and easier

There are several ways to make child safety seat installation safer and easier, including the following:

• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is an attachment system that eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure the child safety seat. Vehicles have at least 2 sets of small bars, called anchors, located in the back seat where the cushions meet. Child safety seats that come with LATCH have a set of attachments that fasten to these anchors. Nearly all passenger vehicles and all child safety seats made on or after September 1, 2002, come with LATCH. However, unless both your vehicle and the car safety seat have this anchor system, you will still need to use seat belts to install the child safety seat.

• A tether is a strap that attaches to the top of a child safety seat and to an anchor located on the rear window ledge, on the back of the vehicle seat, or on the floor or ceiling of the vehicle. Tethers give extra protection by keeping the child safety seat and the child's head from moving too far forward in a crash or sudden stop. Tethers are part of the LATCH attachment system, though they should not be confused with lower LATCH attachments; the tether is a longer strap at the top of the seat and the lower LATCH attachments are located at or near the base of the seat.

All new cars, minivans, and light trucks have been required to have tether anchors since September 2000. Most new forward-facing child safety seats and a few rear-facing child safety seats come with tethers. For older child safety seats, tether kits are available. Tethers are recommended because they greatly improve the protection of your child in a crash. Check with the child safety seat manufacturer to find out how you can get a tether for your seat if yours does not have one.

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Common questions about child safety seats

Q: What if my baby is born prematurely?
A: Premature infants should be observed by a health care professional in their child safety seats while still in the hospital to make sure the reclined position does not cause low heart rate, low oxygen, or breathing problems. If your baby needs to lie flat during travel, use a crash-tested car bed. Otherwise, use a rear-facing child safety seat without a tray shield. Shields often are too big and too far from the body to fit correctly. A small baby's face could hit the tray in a crash. If possible, an adult should ride in the back seat next to your baby to watch him closely.

Q: What if my baby weighs more than 20 pounds but is not 1 year old yet?
A: Many babies reach 20 pounds well before their first birthday. However, just because your baby weighs more than 20 pounds does not make her ready to ride facing forward. Use a convertible or infant-only seat that can be used rear-facing by children who weigh more than 20 pounds and keep your baby rear-facing at least until she has reached her first birthday.

Q: What if my child has special health care needs?
A: Children with special health needs may have to use special restraint systems. Talk about this with your pediatrician. Information about transporting your child with special needs is available from the National Center for the Safe Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs at (800) 620-0143 or by visiting its Web site at www.preventinjury.org.

Q: What if my car has air bags?
A: All new cars come with air bags. When used with seat belts, air bags work very well to protect teenagers and adults. However, air bags are very dangerous to children, particularly those riding in rear-facing child safety seats and to child passengers who are not properly positioned. If your car has a passenger air bag, infants in rear-facing seats must ride in the back seat. Even in a relatively low-speed crash, the air bag can inflate, strike the car safety seat, and cause serious brain and neck injury and death.

Toddlers who ride in forward-facing child safety seats also are at risk from air bag injuries. All children up to age 13 years are safest in the back seat. If you must put a child in the front seat, slide the vehicle seat back as far as it will go. Make sure your child is properly restrained for his age and size and stays in the proper position at all times. This will help prevent the air bag from striking your child.

Air bag on/off switches can be used in the few cases in which an infant must ride in the front seat. Most families don't need to use the air bag on/off switch. Air bags that are turned off cannot protect other passengers riding in the front seat. Air bag on/off switches should only be used if all of the following are true:

• Your child has special heath care needs.
• Your pediatrician recommends constant supervision of your child during travel.
• No other adult can ride in the back seat with your child.

On/off switches also must be used if you have a vehicle with no back seat or a back seat that is not made for passengers.

Q: What if my car has side air bags?
A: Side air bags improve safety for adults in side impact crashes. However, children who are seated near a side air bag may be at risk for serious injury. Read your vehicle owner's manual for recommendations that apply to your vehicle.

Q: What if my car only has lap belts in the back seat?
A: Lap belts work fine when installing infant-only, convertible, and forward-facing child safety seats. They cannot be used with booster seats, and they are not the safest way to buckle older children. If your car only has lap belts, use a forward-facing child safety seat with a harness and higher weight limits. Other options are

• Check with a car dealer or the manufacturer to see if shoulder belts can be installed.
• Use a travel vest (some can be used with lap belts).
• Consider buying another car with lap and shoulder belts in the back seat.

Q. What if I drive more children than can be buckled safely in the back seat?
A: Avoid having to drive more children than can be buckled safely in the back seat, especially if your car has passenger air bags. However, if necessary, a child in a forward-facing car safety seat with a harness may be the best choice to ride in front. This is because a child who is in a booster seat or using a regular seat belt can easily move out of position and be at greater risk for injuries from the air bag.

Q: What do I need to know if my child will be driven by someone else, such as for child care or school?
A: If your child is being driven by someone else, make sure

• The child safety seat your child will be using (whether supplied by you or by the school) is appropriate for your child and the vehicle used for transport.
• The person responsible for transporting your child knows how to install the child safety seat correctly.

Child care programs and schools should have written guidelines for transporting children. These guidelines should include the following:

• All drivers must have a valid driver's license. In some states, school bus drivers need to have a special type of license.
• Child-to-staff ratios for transport should meet or exceed those required for the classroom.
• Every child should be supervised during transport, either by school staff or a parent volunteer. This allows the driver to focus entirely on driving.
• School staff, teachers, and drivers should be knowledgeable about what to do in an emergency, proper use of child safety seats and seat belts, and other safety requirements.

Q: Can I use a child safety seat on an airplane?
A: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the AAP recommend that when flying, children should be securely fastened in child safety seats until 4 years of age, and then should be secured with the airplane seat belts. This will help keep them safe during takeoff and landing or in case of turbulence. Most infant, convertible, and forward-facing seats are certified to be used on airplanes. Booster seats and travel vests are not. Check the label on your child safety seat and call the child safety seat manufacturer before you travel to be sure your seat is certified for use on an airplane. You can also consider using a restraint made only for use on airplanes and approved by the FAA.

Q: Can I use a child safety seat that was in a crash?
A: If the child safety seat was in a moderate or severe crash, it needs to be replaced. If the crash was minor, the seat does not automatically need to be replaced. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) considers a crash minor if all of the following are true:

• The vehicle could be driven away from the crash.
• The vehicle door closest to the child safety seat was not damaged.
• No one in the vehicle was injured. The air bags did not go off.
• You can't see any damage to the child safety seat.

If you are unsure, call the manufacturer of the child safety seat.  Some manufacturers, such as Britax, have an exchange program for child safety seats involved in crashes.  You can view Britax's policy at www.britaxusa.com.

You may also check with your vehicle insurance company about possible reimbursement if you replace your child safety seat.

Q: What about using a used child safety seat?
A: Avoid used child safety seats, especially if bought from a yard sale or a thrift shop because you won't know the seat's history.

Never use a child safety seat that

• Is too old. Look on the label for the date it was made. Many manufacturers recommend that child safety seats only be used for a certain number of years. Check with the manufacturer to find out how long the company recommends using their seat.
• Has any visible cracks in the frame of the seat.
• Does not have a label with the date of manufacture and model number. Without these, you cannot check to see if the seat has been recalled.
• Does not come with instructions. You need them to know how to use the seat. You can get a copy of the instruction manual by contacting the manufacturer or looking on the Internet.
• Is missing parts. Used child safety seats often come without important parts. Check with the manufacturer to make sure you can get the right parts.
• Is a shield booster. Although shield boosters are still around, the AAP ­recommends against their use. Major abdominal injuries have occurred to children in shield boosters. The only time shield boosters should be used is if the shield is removed and the seat is used with a lap and shoulder belt as described previously.
• Was recalled. You can find out by calling the manufacturer or by contacting the following:
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
    www.nhtsa.dot.gov

If the seat has been recalled, be sure to follow the instructions to fix it or to get the parts you need. You also may get a registration card for future recall notices from the hotline.

Don't leave your child alone in or around cars

Children should never be left alone in or around a car whether they are in their child safety seats or not. Any of the following can happen when a child is left alone in or around a vehicle:

• The temperature in a vehicle can reach a deadly level in minutes, and the child can die of heat stroke.
• She can be strangled by power windows, sunroofs, or accessories.
• She can knock the vehicle into gear, setting it in motion.
• She can be backed over when the vehicle backs up.
   

Related Documents
How Long Should Babies Ride Rear-facing? - Spanish
How Long Should Babies Ride Rear-facing? - English
Boosters are for Big Kids - Spanish
Boosters are for Big Kids - English
Child Safety Seat Fact Sheet
Motor Vehicle Crashes Fact Sheet
Children In and Around Cars Fact Sheet

Related Links

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safe Kids Worldwide/CPS Certification
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety
 

Child Passenger Safety Programs

Free Child Safety Seat Check at the Gainesville Police Department

Every Tuesday from 9:00 - 11:00 and Friday from 3:00 - 5:00, the Gainesville Police Department (118 Jesse Jewell Parkway, next to CVS) sponsors a child safety seat fitting station.  Certified child passenger safety technicians will check the installation of your child safety seat and provide assistance if needed.  Please note - child safety seats are NOT distributed at this location.
 

Child Safety Seat Distribution at Hall County Health Department

Every third Friday of the month, Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County sponsors a child safety seat class and distribution at the Hall County Health Department (1290 Athens Street, Gainesville) from 8:30 - 11:00.  Participants of the class must be a Hall County resident, Medicaid or Peachcare eligible and must be the parents or legal guardian o f the child.  The class is $10.00 and payment must be made in CASH.  One seat per child.  (No classes in May, July or October).  Registration is required by calling the Hall County Health Department at (770) 532-5387.

Child Safety Seat Class at Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Every first Wednesday of the month, Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County sponsors a FREE child safety seat class at the Essentially for Women Building (825 Jesse Jewell Parkway) from 7:00 - 9:00.  (No classes in January or July).  Registration is required by calling Women's and Children's Services at (770) 535-3357.  Please note - child safety seats are NOT distributed at this class.

Lanier Child Passenger Safety Task Force

In October 2007, the Lanier Child Passenger Safety Task Force (Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County, the Gainesville Police Department, the Forsyth County Fire Department and Northeast Georgia Rural Roads Initiative) hosted its first Child Passenger Safety Technician Training Class in Gainesville. Eleven people completed the course and are now certified child passenger safety technicians.  To view photos of the class, click here.

Photo (L-R) Robin Krockum, Tony Wooten, Bobbi Jo Corcoran, Montana Thrasher, Dallas Bright, Kevin Holbrook, Brandon Harkins, Eric Harbin, Janet Peluso, Jessica Kirby, Instructor Candidate Kim Martin, Teresa Sheffer, Instructor Griggs Wall, Instructor Randall Townley, Instructor Mike Martin and Instructor Nathan Head.

Fitting Station Information

Child Safety Seat
Fitting Station
at the Gainesville Police Department Headquarters
on Tuesdays from 9-11 am and Fridays from 3-5 pm.

Gainesville Police Department
118 Jesse Jewell Parkway
Gainesville, GA  30501
(770) 297-5434
www.gainesville.org

Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will check the installation of your child safety seat.  Seats are NOT distributed at this location.

Officer Stephen Lumpkin of the Gainesville Police Department checks a child safety seat.

Members of the Gainesville Police Department discuss the importance of wearing seatbelts in vehicles to students at Gainesville Elementary.

Deputy Jonathan Jackson of the Hall County Sheriff's Department demonstrates the correct way to wear a seatbelt.

Patsy Pilcher of Evenflo displays  new models of child safety seats.

Officers Richard Lloyd and Stephen Lumpkin of the Gainesville Police Department check a child safety seat for recalls.

Lt. Beverley Walker of Hall County Fire Services checks a child safety seat.

Alex Martinez of RSM Project teaches the correct installation of a child safety seat at a recent class at the Lanier Career Center.

9 month-old properly secured in his rear-facing child safety seat.

Booster Seat Distribution for employees of Mar-Jac Poultry.

Safe Kids members at a recent child safety seat check at Prince of Peace Catholic Church.

Dee Scarpellino, RN of McEver Elementary shows off her Buckle Up bulletin board.

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