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Car seats

Car crashes kill more children than any other injury, but when children use car seats, they are well protected and less likely to be severely injured. Parents and caregivers can choose the right car seat or booster seat for their child and make sure it is used for every single ride. Parents are welcome to contact our Safe Tip Line with questions that are not answered on the page.

 

Boy sitting in a high back booster seatTIP #1 

Knowing a child’s height and weight before purchasing a new car seat is important.

TIP #2 

Infants and toddlers should remain in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible because it is by far the most protective design for vulnerable bodies. Some rear-facing car seats in Canada are designed for children up to 45 pounds (20.5 kg) and we strongly encourage using such a model.


Published: Mon, Nov 21, 2011

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