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Child Safety Seats
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death of children over the age
of six months in the United States. The proper use of child car seats is one of
the simplest and most effective methods available for protecting the lives of
our young children in the event of a motor vehicle crash.
Please
make sure that children are properly protected while traveling in a motor
vehicle. Only the correct use of child car seats will offer the protection your
child needs. So please be aware of the facts listed on this page regarding the
proper use of child car seats.
There are
many different types of child car seats on the market today. Each one must meet
federal standards and all provide good protection for your child when used
correctly. The "right" seat for you is largely a matter of personal choice.
Choose a seat that fits your child and your car, read the instructions
carefully, and use the seat correctly on every trip.
Correct use is easy if you
follow four steps:
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Read the manufacturer's instructions for your car seat.
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Face the
child safety seat in the proper direction.
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Infant seats always face
backwards.
Baby rides in a semi-reclining position facing the rear of the car.
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Convertible seats face backwards in a semi-reclining position
for infants under 20 pounds and under 1 year of age, and forward in an
upright position for toddlers.
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Secure your child
snugly in the car seat.
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Secure the child
car seat with a
seat belt.
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Anchoring the seat properly
with a seat belt is critical. A seat that is not buckled securely to the car
can tip over, slide sideways or, in a crash, be ejected from the car.
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Check your instruction manual to find out how to route the
seat belt properly and fasten it tightly.
Child Safety Seat Recall List
2005 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings
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Helpful
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Police, Fire,
Medical Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 |
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Anonymous
"TIPS" Line
(732) 388-1553 |
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Non-Emergency Police Information
(732) 827-2200 |
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Detective Bureau
(732) 827-2110 |
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Records Bureau
(732) 827-2143 |
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