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NHTSA has launched a new web site, PARENTS CENTRAL, a new one-stop shop with tools and resources for keeping kids safe in and around cars:

Select a car seat based on your child's age, height, and weight.
Keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as your child fits the seat's height and weight requirements.
All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.

Follow your car seat manufacturer's instructions and your vehicle owner's manual on how to install.

GET HELP - Certified technicians are available to check your car seat installation for free. Click HERE to find your nearest inspection station.

Did you know?

Safety Tips On How To Prevent Six Common Dangers
Heatstroke	Backovers	Power Windows
Seat Belt Entanglement	Vehicle Rollaway	Trunk Entrapment

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