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Child Passenger Safety CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY – 95% of kids 4-8 are Riding at Risk Car Booster Seats Can Protect Kids from Severe Spinal Cord Injuries, Abdominal Injuries and Ejection in a Crash Kids should be in booster seats if they:
Booster seats must be used with lap and shoulder belts. Car booster seats lift the child up making the safety belt fit correctly. Without booster seats kids can be uncomfortable in an improperly fitting safety belt. Don’t let kids put shoulder belts under their arms or behind their backs. Kids who misuse belts this way receive no upper body protection. QUESTIONS? Contact JoEllen Rutzen, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor, or Pam Walter, Certified CPS Technician (952) 953-2700. Both are available to answer questions or to assist you with the installation of your child safety seats.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety: Office of Traffic Safety
Content updated on: 14-Jul-2005
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