Any websites with statistics?

Mom2FiveGirls

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Are there any websites that show statistics relating to ERF being safer, harnessing to 4 and beyond being safer, using a booster after 8/80 lbs (the limit of the law here) being safer, etc? How about anything comparing the statistics in Sweden (or anywhere they ERF) compared to the US? Thanks SO much! :)
 
ADS

Evolily

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There is hard data for both boostering and rear facing being safer (although I unfortunately have no links on hand, I'm sure someone will come and give you some :) ).

There is very little or no data suggesting forward facing harnessing passed 4 and 40 is safer, as it is a relatively new development for people to harness longer. No one really knows if a properly used harness for a child is better or worse than a properly used booster, although there are convincing arguments on both sides.

What we do know is that most kids are not mature enough to properly use a booster until sometime between 5 and 7 years old, and that the various misuses that occur with these children (shoulder belt behind back, shoulder belt under arm, leaning out of position, etc) can lead to serious injuries in a crash.

Good luck finding links! I will look later, and if I can find anything I'll post it :)
 

Mom2FiveGirls

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Thanks! I've found a few sites with statistics, but I'd love more. I'm writing a paper for my English class (argument based research) and my topic is car seat safety and whether the laws should be more strict (of course my side is that yes, they should...requiring rear facing to age 2, etc). The more statistics, the stronger my paper is :) And not only do I want to do well on the paper and presentation, but there are several parents in the class with small children and several that will be having children in the next few years. If they learn something about car seat safety, that would be great too! :) I know I was pretty darn clueless until I started researching for this paper. This is by far the most expensive class I've ever taken though...5 new car seats later...lol. It is well worth it though!
 

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