Child Passenger Safety Week – 5 Car Seat Myths

Sep 24, 2015

Child Passenger Safety is an important issue which is why Buckle Up for Life (a partnership between Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center) has released the top five myths they want you to know about car seats.

“We know from our work with thousands of families across the country over the past decade that car seats can be frustrating. In fact, an alarming three out of four are not installed properly,” said Gloria del Castillo, child passenger safety expert at Cincinnati Children’s and national program manager for Buckle Up for Life.

The five car seat myths are as follows:

1.MYTH: Used car seats are always okay. FACT: Car seats have expiration dates.

2.MYTH: Older kids can sit in the front seat. FACT: Kids under 13 are safest in the back.

3.MYTH: Seatbelts alone protect small children. FACT: Children shorter than 4’9” need booster seats.

4.MYTH: A one year old can ride in a forward-facing car seat. FACT: Children should be rear-facing until age two.

5.MYTH: Expensive car seats are safer than others. FACT: All approved car seats are equally safe.

After the massive success in increased safety for children, Buckle Up for Life will expand to two new cities, Ann Arbor, MI and New Haven, CT to spread awareness. For more information visit: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+bufl+dispels+car+seat+myths+2015+safety+week.htm