It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week and a great time to make sure your child’s car seat fits. The Idaho Office of Highway Safety has partnered with organizations around the state for National Seat Check Saturday tomorrow.
Last year in Idaho there were 2,538 crashes involving a child passenger between 0-6 years old. 515 of those kids were unrestrained in the vehicles. Two children died, one was in a car seat, one was not.
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study found that while most parents and caregivers believe they know how to properly install their car seats, about half (48%) have installed their child’s car seat incorrectly. An appointment with a professional Child Passenger Safety technician can go a long way in protecting kids and giving parents peace of mind.
For more information contact the Idaho Transportation Department.
