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Seat belts: Why do children need car seats instead of just seat belts alone? Seatbelts are designed for adults. They go across the hipbones and over the shoulder, applying most of the stopping force to the adult ribcage and pelvis. For a seatbelt to do this effectively it must fit correctly, and on a small child the seatbelt is simply the wrong size to do the job. Instead, a specifically designed child car seat should be used. The safest way for children to travel by car is in a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size, and is fitted correctly. A child car seat should always be used to provide the greatest protection for the child’s head, neck and spine. Securing newborns and toddlers in child safety seats is known to reduce chance of serious injury in a crash. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation |
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