Car seats save
lives! Make sure you use your car seat correctly before every trip.
Before
installing a car seat, carefully read the car seat manufacturer’s instructions.
This will give you the information you need to install the car seat properly.
It is also important to read the car seat section of your vehicle owner’s
manual to find out where car seats can be used and how to secure them in your
vehicle.
Children often
fall asleep in their car seats while travelling but car seats are made for
traveling in vehicles only and should never be used in place of a crib.
Motor vehicle
crashes are a significant cause of death for Canadian children between the ages
of one and nine. When used correctly, car seats and booster seats reduce the
risk of death and serious injury.
