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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... Unsecured items--like toys, books, cups, and cell phones--can become projectiles in a crash. Rule of thumb: If you wouldn't want it thrown at your child's head, don't leave it loose in your car!

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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... A rear facing child restraint may protect a toddler up to 5 times better than a forward facing one.

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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... A rear-facing restraint supports the entire head, neck, and back in a head-on collision. The restraint cradles and moves with the child, reducing stress to the neck and spinal cord.

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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... Forward facing child restraints should be installed with the tether whenever possible. First secure the seat using either the seatbelt or the lower anchors; then attach and tighten the top tether.

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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... The harness on a rear facing seat should be positioned in the slots at or below the child's shoulders.

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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... Harness straps should always lie flat across the child and never be twisted, folded, or "scrunched".

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[UlrikeDG]

Did you know... The chest clip on a child seat should be positioned right at armpit or nipple level.

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