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Health Professionals - Road Safety
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Car Seat Safety
Facts · Motor vehicle collisions are the number 1 cause of death for children aged 1-9 years. · A correctly used car seat will reduce the risk of injury or death by 75%. · It is important for parents and caregivers to read the car seat manual and the vehicle manual to know how to properly install and use their car seat. · Booster seats provide 60% more protection than seat belts alone. A booster seat works with the existing seat belt system to raise a child so the seat belt fits correctly across their shoulder, chest and hip bones. · Children under 13 are safer when they ride in the back seat of the vehicle. Stages of car seat safety
Rear-facing Seat From birth until a baby is a minimum of 22 lbs (10 kg) and can pull to a stand unassisted and is at least 1 year of age. Forward-facing Seat Once all 3 criteria are met, use a forward facing seat until they reach 40 lbs (18 kg). A forward-facing car seat must be installed with a tether strap. Booster Seat Required by law as of September 1, 2005 for children under 8 years of age who are: Ø Between 40-80lbs (18-36 kg) Ø With a standing height of less than 4'9" (145 cm) Services Offered Ø Car seat/booster seat safety workshops, displays and resources Ø Telephone counselling is available through the York Region Health Connection line: 1 800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933 Ø We conduct occasional car seat safety checks by appointment in the community Written resources are available as pdfs, or to order paper copies, please print and fax our order form.
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