Are Booster Seats Safe ?

Booster seats which are meant to protect children while they are riding in a car may not be as safe as is thought to be.

During a test conducted to evaluate safety of booster seats, nearly 47 out of 83 car booster seats failed the safety standards.

Toxins in Children�s Car Seats Detected in New Study
More than half of children's car seats sold in the United States contain hazardous chemicals, according to a study published Wednesday by a non-profit environmental group.

A good fit is very essential for the safety of car booster seats, as an improper fit can lead to injuries during accidents.

The tests conducted did not give a clean chit to six types of booster seats. Parents must exercise caution and check the safety aspect of booster seats before allowing their children to use them.

Kids Should Sit in Rear-Facing Car Seats
Pediatricians have revealed that kids should sit in rear-facing car seats for as long as they fit in order to have a safe ride.

Source-Medindia

Many Children Unbuckle and Climb Out of Car Seats
A recent survey conducted among parents has found that children free themselves from car safety seats when the car is in motion, which can be dangerous.

Car Seatbelts Ineffective If Strapped on Wrong
A UK survey has shown that more than 10 per cent of drivers sit in the wrong position for their car seatbelt to be effective in a head-on crash.