New Car Safety Seat Recommendations

Update for Health Care Professionals:
The New Car Safety Seat Recommendations

HealthyChildren.org Updates Car Safety Seat Information to Reflect New AAP Guidelines

As you may be aware, an updated AAP policy addressing the use of car safety seats was released today. The new policy advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat. It also advises that most children will need to ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they have reached 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between 8 and 12 years of age.

Several articles on HealthyChildren.org have been updated to reflect the new policy, including
Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2011
Car Safety Seats Product Listing for 2011
Car Safety Seat Check Up
Air Bag Safety

We encourage you to direct parents to these articles for the most up-to-date information on car safety seat selection and use.

HealthyChildren.org Launches Safe Ride Sweeps

Beginning today, HealthyChildren.org will offer registered users a chance to win a free car safety seat, courtesy of Dorel Juvenile Group, makers of Safety 1st products!

During the Safe Ride Sweeps, 5 winners will be selected each day from March 21 through March 31, 2011. Registrants may enter once per day. Winners will be notified in April and may select an infant, convertible, or booster seat as their prize.

Be sure to tell the families you care for about this great giveaway!

Updated Car Safety Seat Brochure Now Available

The popular AAP brochure, Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2011, has also been revised to reflect the updated guidelines and is now available. An essential point-of-care handout, this brochure helps parents make informed decisions about car seat selection and use and includes information on the various types of safety seats, installation tips, and feature comparisons of more than 100 car seats. Discounts are available when you purchase just 2 or more packs of 50!

Until next time,
The Team at HealthyChildren.org