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 booster seat
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.
Safe Kids teams up with an extensive network of more than 400 coalitions in the U.S. and partners with organizations in 25 countries around the world.
Earlier today, celebrities, parents and hundreds of kids celebrated Safe Kids Day in Los Angeles, CA at Smashbox Studios. This signature event was just one of 225 Safe Kids Day events taking place across the United States this spring to raise awareness and funds for Safe Kids Worldwide.
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