CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK
              SEPTEMBER 18-24

Learn to use car seats CORRECTLY.

Check up Events in our area....


 Saturday September 24th
Cumberland Trail Fire Department
10 a.m-1 p.m
St. Clairsville, Ohio

 More infor Call Tara 695-1202 ext 40



 Are you having a hard time finding a carseat with a harness for a child that weighs over 40 pounds?? visit the link below...
  Alternatives to Booster seats for Children over 40 pounds.



 New in the News......

Car Seat Guidelines Updated: Baby Rides Backwards til 2

What is the biggest change in the new policy???The most significant change is the new recommendation that childre under 2 years should ride rear-facing as long as they have not outgrown the weight or height limit for their seat.  The previous recommendation advised that it is safest to ride rear-facing to the limits of the seat, but also cited age 12 month and 20 pounds as a minimum. The change reflects recent evidence about the benefits of  rear-facing, and also is intended to simplify the message for parents.

Won't children be uncomfortable riding rear-facing for so long? Are they at risk for foot or leg injuries if their legs touch the vehicle seat?  This is a very common concern, but one that is not supported by any evidence. There are no known detrimental effects of riding rear-facing longer than a year, but the benefits of doing so have been observed for many years in Sweden and more recently in the United States.  Children have many ways of making themselves comfortable when facing the rear and can ride safely that was as long as they have not reached the weight or height limit for rear-facing in their seat. For many kids, this could be well past 24 months.

AAP Updates Recommendation on Car Seats