Prevent Strangulation – learn how to “lock” the seat belt

Posted by thecarseatlady on October 22, 2012 · 4 Comments 

>How to outsmart a squirmy worm in a booster - Use the AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR. Learn how below...

PROBLEM: Kids will be kids.  Strapped in with nothing to do, kids will find something – anything – to play with.  Unfortunately, several dozen kids have nearly strangled to death after finding an unused shoulder belt, and in the midst of playing with it, wrapped it around their neck. You might be thinking: “Why can’t … Read more

Category abdominal injuries, ALR, automatic locking retractor, booster, Booster Seats, car seats, emergency locking retractor, High weight harness, shoulder belt, switchable retractor, Uncategorized

Tips for Safe (and Convenient) Taxi Travel

Posted by thecarseatlady on May 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

NYC Taxi: 1y/o rear-facing in Combi Coccoro & 4y/o in Ride Safer Travel Vest

AVOID REGRETS: TIPS FOR TRAVELING SAFELY IN TAXIS In NYC in 2000 (the most recent year for which data are available) 2,600 children were injured in 17,000 taxi-related accidents.  Studies show that NYC taxi passengers are 2.5 times more likely to be seriously injured or killed than the passengers in the other vehicle involved in … Read more

Category abdominal injuries, belt behind the back, belt under the arm, booster, Booster Seats, car seats, Forward-facing, rear-facing, Rear-facing, safer, safest, seat belt syndrome, shoulder belt

>Answers to "Mistake Monday" 3/8/10

Posted by thecarseatlady on March 9, 2010 · 1 Comment 

> ANSWERS: (please see bottom of page for teaching points & printable tip sheets for parents) MISUSE – Girl in front: Shoulder belt under her arm- Girl in back: Lap belt high on her belly (note: the shoulder belt rubbing her neck is not likely to cause injury in a crash) INJURY PATTERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE … Read more

Category abdominal injuries, belt behind the back, belt under the arm, booster, misuse, seat belt syndrome, shoulder belt