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D&M Toddler Safety , Inc. Contact us 248 - 624 - 7877
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Child car seat safety and proper usage .
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About Us
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ARE YOU USING THE CORRECT CAR SEAT ? ARE YOU USING IT CORRECTLY ? Despite the laws and standards automobile accidents remain the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5 yrs . In 2001 1579 children under the age of 14 died and 228,000 were injured in car crashes . That averages out to be 30 deaths and 4300 injuries each week . Of those children 4 and under who were fatally injured nearly 50% were totally unrestrained ............DID YOU KNOW............ ** Seventy-five percent of the car crashes occur with in 25 miles of home . Sixty percent on roads with speed limits under 40 miles per hour . ** Ten percent of the passengers injured in crashes are kids ** Children under 13 are twenty - six percent less likely to die when seated in the back . ** When a car is moving at 20 miles per hour, a sudden stop can cause an unrestrained baby to hit the dashboard with a force of up to 400 pounds . ** Less than ninety-four percent of the safety seats recalled during the 16 month period between 1997 and 1998 were sent back for repairs .
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| Infant |
Toddler |
Young Child |
| Birth to 1 yr |
Over 1 yr |
Age 4-8 or hieght 4'-9" |
| 20 -22 pounds |
20-40
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Forward facing |
Belt positioning booster |
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Things to remember
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Children 12 months and under . At less than 20 pounds are rear facing . Harness straps at or below shoulder level .
Forward facing toddlers harness straps should be at or above shoulders . (* Most seats require top slot for forward facing) . Young Children belt positioning with booster must be used with both lap and shoulder belt . Make sure the lap belt fits tight across the lap and upper thighs . Shoulder belt should fit snug across shoulder and chest .
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Four foot nine is the magic number
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For more information on car seat usage and proper installation I recommend this site .
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d&m toddler safety , inc. a childproofing company . Servicing Michigan and Norther Ohio
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