How to Protect Your Child Before/After a Car Accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is clear about its
guidelines for protecting children in a car accident: until a child reaches the
age of one or a weight of 20 pounds, that child should be secured in a
rear-facing car seat. Until recently, the recommendation shifted at this point
to a front-facing seat, but recent research suggests that children may be better
served if they remain rear-facing until they are 2 years old, not one. From
there, the guidelines get a bit more complex.

First, you want to keep your child in a forward-facing car
seat starting in the third year of life, and switch to a booster seat when
the child is around 65 pounds or 50 inches tall. You will know when he outgrows
the booster seat because he will be roughly 8-years-old or 57 inches tall, and a
conventional seat belt will fit properly - across the chest, not the neck.
Children under 12 should always be in the back seat no matter what the
circumstances, and it is essential to properly secure all seat belts for every
trip, especially if your car is equipped with side curtain airbags.

Many of the most dangerous car accidents involving children turn deadly
because of poor seat belt design, compliance or installation. Car accidents are
the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 2 and 14 in the
country. Experts estimate that up to 80% of child car seats may not be installed
properly, and countless other injuries and fatalities occur each year because of
parents who recklessly place their children on their lap or fail to secure a
seat belt. The best way to ensure you are driving safely with children is to
have your safety seats and all belts checked by the local police or fire
station.

If any children in your life have been injured in a car
accident as a result of poor safety precautions, it is essential to speak
with to a Chiropractor as soon as possible. Injuries in Children can become a

permanant issue if not treated and can lead to early onset of arthritis, spinal degeneration,

and Disc Herniations. Not only are these painful, but they can also hinder your child

in future activities. The good news is that most of the time the injuries, if treated immediately,

can be completely corrected without future problems. Getting a complete Chiropractic examination with X-Rays is the best way to ensure your child has the best chance at a

complete recovery from their injuries.

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