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In 2010, more than1200 children below the age of 14 died in car accidents. “1 child every 3 hours”
In that same year, approximately171,000 children su�ered injuries. “19 children every hour”
Did you know?
Over the course of one year, as many as 618,000 children below the age of 12
ride in a car without using a seatbelt or booster seat.
What can YOU do?
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drunk driver.
According to one study, 72% of children were found to be sitting in boosters or car seats that were improperly
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fastened car seat or booster
fastened.
How can you ENSURE the safety of YOUR child?
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Children (ages 4-8) have a 45% lower chance of seriousinjury if they are properly seated in a booster.
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6.Can you please add a bit more space between the sections of stars 1, 2, and 3? It seems a bit squished.
7. Also, the section of "Over the course of one year..." can we add a bit more of the red frame under the second line?
Ellinoa, what do you think?
Fran, do you want to add anything?
Thanks again,
Sitting in a car seat or booster reduces the chances of death:
For infants (below age 1) by 71% 1
For toddlers (ages 1-4) by 54%
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Sources: Center for Disease Control (CDC)
CAR SEAT GUIDELINES
0-2 Rear-facing car seat – until maximum height or weight is reached (check manual).
2-5 Forward-facing car seat –until maximum height or weight is reached (check manual).
57” Normal seatbelt use.
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5-9 Booster – until child is 57 inches tall.year
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Get in the habit of checking the backseat before starting the ignition to check that all passengers are safely buckled.
Check with a local agency that you have installed your car seat or booster properly.
Monitor your child’s height and weight to ensure that the appropriate car seat or booster is being used.