When is a child restraint required?
- Under 1 year or under 20 pounds in rear-facing car seat
- 1-3 years or less than 40 pounds in forward-facing child safety seat
- 4-7 years or 40-80 pounds and under 57 inches tall in forward-facing or booster seat
The Enhancing Child Passenger Safety in Underserved Communities Act would push states to protect rural and underserved children
Washington, D.C. - Today Safe Kids Worldwide commends Rep. Dina Titus and her introduction of the Enhancing Child Passenger Safety in Underserved Communities Act. If enacted, this legislation would push states to ensure that all children are protected in motor vehicles.
Safe Kids is committed to keeping you informed about recalls of products that can put kids at risk. This recall report includes Toys ‘R’ Us pacifiers and Sahn bike helmets. The Safe Kids’ recall center is a unique place where parents and caregivers can go to stay up-to-date on recalls of all child-related products.
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Learn about the importance of getting your car seat registered in case there is a recall.
Gary Karton interviews people in Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., about what they think is the number one killer of kids in the United States. The answers tell a lot about the issue.
If you’re looking to connect with the people in your area who are making safety a priority find a Safe Kids group near you.
08/29/2013 CPSC: Build-A-Bear is voluntarily recalling stuffed animal toys because the stuffed animal’s eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
08/28/2013 CPSC: Baby Jogger is voluntarily recalling car seat attachment devices that attach the car seat to a stroller because the support bars can fail, posing a fall hazard.
The steps to properly check a car seat.
Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 – 4 years old. Learn More »