Tots Safest Riding Rear Facing

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Law Office of D. Hardison Wood

NHTSA and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that children are better off staying rear facing until the age of two.

NHTSA said that its new guidelines are consistent with the latest advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics which advises parents to keep kids in rear-facing restraints until two years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat’s manufacturer. There is no need to hurry to transition a child to the next restraint type. Read More

 

Recommendations for older children have also been revised. It is now recommended that a child remain in a booster seat until he/she has reached at least 4 foot 9 inches (generally between the ages of 8 and 12). It is important that the vehicle's shoulder harness is appropriately positioned on the child in the event of a car crash. If the child is too short, the seat belt can completely fail to protect the child or do more harm than good.

If you or your child has suffered a personal injury in a car crash or due to a product defect, contact the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood at 919.233.0520 to discuss today!
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