Minnesota Safety Council: Child Passenger Safety: Buckle Up Right

Child Passenger Safety: Buckle Up Right

How do you know if you should be using an infant-only seat or a convertible seat?
What are booster seats and why do kids need them until they're eight years old or weigh 80 pounds?
How do you know when a child is ready for your car's safety belt/shoulder strap?

When child safety seats and safety belts are used correctly, they can reduce the risk of death by up to 71%. But finding the right combination can be confusing. This information can help:

Kid Car Safety Calculator: Enter your child's age and weight and learn how to buckle him or her in correctly.
Get free expert help in a Minnesota community near you:
Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Checkup Clinic Calendar
Saint Paul Car Seat Clinics
Snappy Safari: Kids, buckle up and take a ride through the jungle!

Safe Kids Minnesota
www.CarSeatsMadeSimple.org

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