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on 11/22/2005 If it's flopping around, it serves little purpose in an accident.
on 11/22/2005 Place the lap belt low on the hips. The pelvis is able to withstand the force of an impact. A belt placed high on the abdomen can cause a lot of soft tissue injury. Place the shoulder strap across the top of the shoulder, not across the neck or face. A belt positioner can be helpful for older children but make sure there isn't any slack.
on 11/22/2005 Children should be tightly secured in their car seats at any age. On impact, a child will go flying at the speed of travel until they strike the loose straps. Loosely restrained children have been thrown from their seats. You may feel guilty that you're hurting your child when you tighten that belt, but as a caregiver and driver, you are doing a kind and protective act.
on 11/22/2005 A booster seat with a shield on it can do more harm than good. Always remove the shield, or use a belt-positioning booster.
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