Car Safety 4 Kids!
Keeping tomorrow's future safe today!
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Car Safety 4 Kids!Keeping tomorrow's future safe today!
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On this page: Links
AAP Policy Statement - Selecting and Using the Most Appropriate Car Safety Seats for Growing Children.
Car-Safety.Org - Informative site on car seat and vehicle safety with forums, extenisve info. on LATCH, and lots of links.
CarSeatData.org - an online database list of carseats that are likely to fit in your vehicle.
Carseatsite.com - Site contains info. on car seat safety and use, recalls, news, installation help, and recommended seats.
CHOP TramaLink - See links on right side of page for a wealth of information on car seat installation and correct use.
CHOP Printable Site - Contains info. on car seats, booster seats, and seat belts
Don's Car Seat Page - Car seat information and links
GHSA Page - Site containing the seat belt laws for the states. Please keep in mind that many laws are lacking (i.e. what is law may not be best practice.)
HealthyInfo.Com -This site has great photos showing correct use vs. incorrect car seat use.
Moms Minivan - A fun site full of ideas on how to keep kids entertained while traveling.
NHTSA Technician Locator - Find a techician local to your area.
Safe Child - Site dedicated to CPS - great info. on what happens to unrestrained children
Star-Ledger Column: Crash Course - Being mentally prepared for an auto accident can save your child's life.
Car-toons.com - Bumper stickers promoting child passenger safety.
Anton's story - Article: When Seat Belts are Not Enough
Parent's.com article - Dangerous Driving Mistakes Even Careful Parent's Make
NHTSA Transporation Tips - An outline showing how preschool and school age children should ride
NHTSA Booster Guide - A parent's guide to buying and using booster seats
Car-Safety.org - Why Rear-Facing is Safest
CPSafety.com - Rear-Facing - Unmatched Safety
CPSafety.com Airline Travel and Child Safety - A great page containing FAQ's, installation tips, and links.
Dear Abby letter about flying with children. - A letter written by a flight attendant explaining why you need to use a car seat in an airplane.
Edmunds.com - NHTSA crash test ratings at Edmund's
Crashtest.com - Compare safety information and crash-test data
Car-Safety.Org Child Passenger Safety Forums - A fantastic place to get answers to all your questions regarding car seats and vehicle safety. Questions are answered promptly. I highly recommend this site.
BabyCenter.com Car Safety Tips Bulletin Board - A great board for asking questions that is moderated by a certified CPS technician.
ParentsPlace Bulletin Board - IVillage board on child passenger safety.
Important: The information on this site is intended for educational purposes. Reading and/or following the information on this site will not guarantee that you are using your child restraint properly. Please visit a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. In as little as 20 to 30 minutes, you will know for sure that your child is as protected as he or she can be.