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FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kans. -- When it comes to keeping children safe, car seat safety is one of the most important things parents should prioritize.
Parents and caregivers of young children in the Fort Leavenworth community will have the opportunity to learn about child passenger safety in a unique and informative event put together by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, Kansas State Highway Safety Office, and the installation.
This will be a featured event during PAIR Day and Kids Fest activities on April 22, 9 a.m. – noon at the Post Theater parking lot.
Children who are not properly restrained are at risk of serious injury from a crash, including head and neck injuries, broken bones, and internal organ damage. In some cases, injury results in death. For example, in the United States, an average of three children per day are killed in vehicle accidents.
It's not enough to just buy a car seat. Parents need to be sure they are selecting the right seat with the right safety features and making sure it is correctly installed.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46% of all car seats are installed incorrectly. This means that a child is at risk of injury from a crash, even if they are in a car seat.
The Month of the Military Child event will feature check lanes run by Child Passenger Safety Technicians to ensure the correct installation of child restraint systems. Technicians will instruct parents and grandparents on proper installation techniques.
New car seats will also be available for vehicles found to have outdated seats.
A demonstration by post law enforcement utilizing a rollover seatbelt convincer will also be featured to show the importance of wearing a seatbelt during a crash. The convincer is a motor vehicle cab mounted on a trailer, which is designed to simulate falling out of a vehicle during a crash.
It can be hard for parents to think about the possibility of their child being in a car accident, but taking the time to make sure their child is safely secured in a car seat is an important part of being a responsible and caring parent.
For more information about car seat safety, the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program serves as the local child safety support program at Fort Leavenworth. Community members can reach them at (913) 684-2800 or walk in to visit the Resiliency Center at 600 Thomas Avenue.
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 04.19.2023 15:30 |
| Story ID: | 442932 |
| Location: | FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, US |
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