In a crash, at just 30 miles per hour an unrestrained passenger can be thrown forward with a force of forty to fifty times their body weight. Because of this and seat belt laws, the first thing you do when you get into a car is put on your seat belt. What if the passenger is a child? Of course we would strap them in as well, but many child seats in cars do not pass safety standards. Some common problems found are:<\/p>\n
-Child seat not securely fastened in the vehicle For your child’s safety, CLICK HERE<\/a> for a chart on Correct Usage of Child Seats and keep up to date with recalls<\/a> that may effect your child’s car seat. For your child’s safety, CLICK HERE<\/a> for a chart on Correct Usage of Child Seats and keep up to date with recalls<\/a> that may effect your child’s car seat. Continue reading
\n-Tethers not used correctly, or used at all
\n-Shoulder harness placed in the incorrect slot of the child seat
\n-Child in the incorrect seat for his\/her weight, height and age
\n-Safety regulations and standards change, so second hand owners are unaware of safety recall notices<\/a>
\n-Install labels become faded by the sunlight exposure \/ installation booklets are lost
\n-Plastic parts on the seat can become weakened by sunlight exposure
\n-Food or cleaners spilled or used on parts may weaken parts or cause them to not work properly
\n-The seat may have even been abused or in an accident already.
\n-Many seats are just too complicated to use.<\/p>\n
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