Child Passenger Safety
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Car crashes continue to be a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Keeping children safe in the car isn't about having just any car seat – it's about having the right seat.
Suggested hashtag: #TheRightSeat
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National Experts on Child Passenger Safety
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Child Passenger Safety Resources
Child passenger safety involves many steps, so the list of materials below is arranged by the step: understanding the problem, choosing the right seat, proper use and installation, and ongoing safety. These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury members and other trusted sources.
2020 Child Passenger Safety Week Materials
Child Passenger Safety Week Toolkit – NHTSA*
THE PROBLEM
Chairs – Ad Council Video
Flashback Video
– Ad Council
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SEAT
Buckle Up: Every Ride, Every Time – SKW* special report
Car Seat Buying Guide & Related Articles – The Car Seat Lady
Car Seat Chooser App – Nationwide Children's Hospital
Car Seats Product Listing – HealthyChildren.org
Child Passenger Safety Laws – CIRP* Fact Sheet
Is your child always buckled up? – SKW* Infographic
Purchasing a Safety Seat – CHOP* Article
PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION
Car Seats: Information for Families – HealthyChildren.org
Child Passenger Safety Laws for all 50 States – Governors’ Highway Safety Association
Common Installation Mistakes – CHOP*
Optimizing the Rear Seat for Older Children – CHOP* Infographic
Gary on the Street: Tethers – SKW* video
Proper Car Seat Installation Tips – Safercar.gov
Ongoing Safety
Car Seat Checkup List – SKW*
Car Seat Inspection Station Locator – NHTSA*
Child Seat Recall Campaign Listing – NHTSA*
Child Passenger Safety Technician Search – National Child Passenger Safety Certification
Other Resources
Car Safety Now Training Programs – Eastern Virginia Medical School
Child Passenger Safety Podcasts – CDC*
(podcasts located at the bottom of the page)
The Ultimate Car Seat Guide – SKW*
The Ultimate Car Seat Guide (Spanish) – SKW*
#CheckBeforeYouChange Webinar – Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Child Passenger Safety Project Materials
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury to help spread key messages about child passenger safety during a targeted outreach week in September 2013. Please feel free to update and use these materials as needed. Some materials can be co-branded with your organization's logo.
*List of Abbreviations
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CHOP: Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CIRP: Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital
NHTSA: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
SKW: Safe Kids Worldwide
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