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Safety belt laws for Idaho Idaho’s New Child Restraint Law Idaho Code 49-672 Most important points: Kids 4 to 6 years old need to be in belt positioning booster seats once they’ve outgrown their child safety seats. New law is effective on July 1, 2005. Primary law, $60.00 fine. As a general rule of thumb, never place a child in under 13 years of age in front of an air bag. The following are a list of guidelines to be used when selecting an appropriate child safety restraint: Children under 1 year of age MUST be in a rear facing infant seat with/without removable bases. Children 1 year old to 4 years (typically 20 to 40 pounds) a forward facing child safety seat is recommended with harness straps positioned on the child’s shoulders, complete with a harness chest clip positioned at the armpit level, and in the upright position (not reclined), and always in the rear seat of the vehicle. Children ages 4 to 6 MUST be in an approved booster seat, using both lap and shoulder belts, NEVER with lap belt only. The seat should be located in the rear vehicle seat, facing forward while the lap belt is positioned across the top of child’s thigh and the shoulder belt should be centered across the shoulder and chest. For more information on child safety seat selection and installation: • Visit www.NHTSA.dot.gov • Call the Office of Highway Safety at 208.334.8100 |
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Child Passenger Safety and Child Safety Seats?
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Children ages 4 to 8 who use booster seats are 59% less likely to be injured in a car crash than children who are not properly restrained. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for every age 3 through 33. Less than 20% of children ages 4 to 8 are properly restrained for their size and age. All 50 states have laws governing child restraint in a motor vehicle.
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Child Car Seat Safety
And A Box Of Cereal
By: SadiePeterson Do you have a little one? Having a child is probably the most amazing event in anyone's life. Even before a baby is born, the parents start feeling a closeness and a protectiveness for that precious one that is about to become a real part of their lives. Once the baby is born, that protective nature kicks into high gear. After all, how can a defenseless little baby fend for itself? For most people, the need for true protection hits home as they're leaving the hospital. A car seat is needed in order to get the little one home. And as with any product on the market, new and improved models are constantly being invented, thus making older models obsolete. What do you know about child car seat safety? Are you aware of the current child car seat safety laws? A car seat that was once considered safe may no longer meet the standards of today. And who would have thought a child's car seat would have an expiration date? Just like a box of cereal or a gallon of milk, they should not be used once they are past the expiration date. While buying a car seat at a garage sale or even on ebay might be a great way to save some money, you need to be sure that the model you are buying for your little one meets current child car seat safety measures. That would also apply if you had a baby several years ago, kept all your baby things, and are now pulling that old car seat out of the attic to use with your newborn. As unbelievable as it may seem, it is not uncommon to see a parent who has no respect for child car seat safety. There are people who still ride around in their cars with a baby in their arms. Not only is this unsafe for the child, but it makes the simple act of driving more hazardous. There are many safety measures that are suggested for protecting your child, some more important than others. While some are almost frivolous and not so important, the key is knowing and acting on those that are the most crucial. Child car seat safety is imperative for every parent to consider and should never be taken lightly. We all know and understand how dangerous motor vehicles are in the first place. Just imagine what could happen to your child if he or she is not properly secured. You would never forgive yourself if something happened to your child because of your ignorance. About the Author: To sign up for more FREE tips on parenting issues like child car seat safety and to claim your FREE ebook on Positive Parenting, visit http://www.Family-Matters-Tidbits.com |
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