Car Seat Safety And Your New Baby
Southern Regional Offers Helpful Tips on Car Seats
You must have your infant in a car seat at all times when riding in the car. It’s not only about safety – it’s the law.
Make sure the seat says “dynamically or crash tested,” and that it meets the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Child safety seats should be placed in the middle of the back seat and should face the rear until the baby weighs 20 pounds and is one year old. Never put a baby in a front seat where there is an airbag. It is also important to make sure that your baby’s car seat is installed properly and that it is an appropriate seat for the weight of your child.
You might find the following link useful: http://www.carseat.org/
For further information contact us at 770-991-8000.
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