Car Seat Safety
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Did you know that all children under 4'9" need to be in a booster seat while traveling in a motor vehicle? Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children ages 2-14. |
Car Seat Questions? Call 1-888-TOT-SEAT
Fletcher Allen Health Care has teamed with the Vermont Governor’s Highway Safety Program to offer passenger safety information to all parents, childcare providers, and schools. We also offer assistance in the selection, harnessing and installation of safety seats and seat belts for children by hosting numerous fitting stations across the state. This service is provided by nationally certified technicians. In addition to education and outreach, the Vermont Discount Car Seat Program offers safety seats at a reduced price to parents who cannot afford to purchase an appropriate car seat.
As children grow, how they sit in your car, truck, van or SUV should also change. For maximum child passenger safety, parents and caregivers simply need to remember and follow the 4 Steps for Kids:
- Use rear-facing infant seats in the back seat from birth to at least one year of age and at least 20 pounds;
- Use forward-facing toddler seats in the back seat from age one and 20 pounds to 40 pounds;
- Use booster seats in the back seat from 40 pounds (about age four) to at least age eight – unless the child is 4 ft. 9 inches or taller and
- Use safety belts in the back seat at age eight or older and taller than 4 ft. 9 inches. All children age 12 or younger should ride in the back seat.
For more information on passenger seat safety, visit these helpful links:
Vermont Governor's Highway Safety Program
Vermont Fitting Stations (offers a list of dates and locations for car seat safety checks)
Child Passenger Safety Prevention
Safe Kids
Page Updated 07/25/2008
