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Back to school time
Let's Think about Car Seat |
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4 out of 5 Canadian children are not buckled or the restraints are the wrong size or not properly installed! Dangerous and against the law.
Most deaths and injuries occur in cars travelling under 65km/hr.
82% of all fatal collisions occur on dry days and 51% during daylight hours.
A child is 8 times more likely to be injured traveling to school in a car than in a school bus.
Using seat belts or car seats will reduce the likelihood of being injured or killed in a traffic crash by 55% and 75% respectively
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| Safety Tips |
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Never travel with an infant or child on your lap even while wearing a seat belt.
Only car seats less than 10 years old and meeting Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards should be used. Check for the manufacturers date.
Parents can call Transport Canada's toll free number 1-800-333-0371 to see if recall or alert notices have been issued on the seat.
The safest place for children to travel is in the middle backseat of the vehicle.
Attend a free car seat clinic in your area when they are announced and have it inspected.
Go to a qualified installer such as a dealer or Kiddie Proofers retail outlet for proper fitting and installation.
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| Michael Rossman is a recognized Child Safety Expert and the founder of Kiddie Proofers, a Canadian company dedicated to making homes safer for children since 1992. He has appeared on both television and radio, and his company has been the subject of many newspaper and magazine articles. Mr. Rossman also volunteers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and serves on the Young Families Committee at his Synagogue. Michael, his wife Catherine and their two children, Jordan and Chelsea, live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
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