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Page 1: Give Your Baby a Boost
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A new Arizona Law could result

in a $50 fine if you are found

driving with a child who is not

seated in a booster seat.

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Starting August 2, 2012, a child must

be seated and restrained in a

booster seat if they are between the

ages of 5 and 7 and under 4’ 10”.

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According to the National Highway

Traffic and Safety Administration,

car crashes are the most fatal

accidents for children ages 1 to 12 in

the U.S.

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To reduce these statistics, proper

use of booster seats may prevent

serious injuries or fatalities.

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As parents, we know that one of

your biggest concerns while in the

car is the safety of your infant or

toddler.

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This is why the type of car seat or

booster seat that you choose is

immensely important.

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The right seat and proper

installation can mean the difference

between life and death for your child

if you are in a car accident.

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As you know, there are numerous

types and models of car seats to

choose from.

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It can be trying to choose the best

option for your child.

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This is why the Insurance Institute

for Highway Safety compiled a list of

the best and worst seats for your

child.

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It is imperative that the seat you

choose properly fits not only your

child, but your car as well.

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There are various resources

available to ensure the proper seat

and fit for your child.

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SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A, a non-profit

organization dedicated to child

passenger safety offers this 5-step

test

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that all parents should utilize when

deciding whether or not their child

needs a booster seat.

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• Does the child sit all the way back

with hips against the auto seat?

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Do your child’s knees bend

comfortably at the edge of the auto

seat?

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• Does the shoulder belt cross the

shoulder between the neck and

the arm?

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• Is the lap belt as low on the hips

as possible and touching the

thighs?

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• Can the child stay seated like this

for the duration of the trip?

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If the answer to any of these

questions was “no” a booster seat is

necessary to ensure proper seatbelt

positioning and protection.

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Parents are also encouraged to take

their booster seat and car the

nearest car inspection station.

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The locations are available at the

NHTSA website.

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For those whose concern is the cost

of a booster seat, there are

programs available that offer

assistance.

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The Children Are Priceless

Passengers campaign, run by

Tucson Medical Center,

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offers intensive training to inform

parents about how to properly install

a car seat.

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The classes are taught by NHTSA-

certified instructors.

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Included with the minimal class fee

is an age and weight appropriate

booster seat.

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If you witness a child who is not

properly restrained, you are

encouraged to call the

“Buckle Up, Baby” hotline:

1-800-505-BABY.

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The following information is necessary

to file a report:

Vehicle License number and state

The location of the vehicle

Where the child was sitting in the vehicle

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today if you need

immediate help or to schedule a

free consultation.

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Hollingsworth Kelly Law Firm

3501 North Campbell, Suite 104

Tucson, Arizona

85719-2032

www.hollingsworthlaw.com

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Telephone (520) 882-8080

Fax (520) 882-0428

[email protected]

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