Health Tip: Use Safety Belts Properly on Kids

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When a child is big enough to be restrained with a safety belt, you should make sure he or she is strapped in safely.

The SafeKids.org website suggests:

• Establish a rule that your child wears a safety belt during every car ride, at all times, even when the child isn’t with you.
• A child should ride only in the backseat until at least age 13.
• Parents should be good role models and always wear a safety belt.
• Every child should always ride with both the lap belt and shoulder belt fastened.
• Instruct your child to sit upright with good posture when riding in the car, rather than leaning against the door or window.

Source: HealthDay

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