Use the Proper Child Safety Seat to Prevent Injuries to Your Child in a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident

When you have a newborn child or a toddler, you most likely are very protective - wanting to give them the best care and keep them out of harms way. Most parents would do anything to keep their children safe, no matter their ages. This is why it is important to make sure that you are using child restraint systems correctly to help protect your children from injuries in the case of a Fort Lauderdale car accident.

There are many types of child restraints, such as:

• Rear-facing car seats - reduces stress to the infant's neck and spinal cord. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents are advised to keep their children in rear-facing restraints from birth until the age of two or until they outgrow the manufacturer's weight and height recommendations.
• Forward-facing car seats - are used by toddlers that meet the height and weight requirements. It has a harness and tether that reduce the forward movement to children in case of a wreck.
• Booster seats - older children often use booster seats or adult safety belts. The seat belt should rest over the child's stronger parts of their body to help prevent injuries in case of a crash.
• Seat belts - a child shouldn't ride with only a seatbelt until he or she can fit properly under the belt. The shoulder belt should rest across the chest and shoulder and not across a child's face or neck. The lap belt should fit across the upper thighs and not a child's stomach.

When you are looking to protect your child from dangers, you should also look to areas that may hit close to home. Did you know that most parents do not know how to properly secure their child into a child restraint? If you are not sure that your car seat is installed properly using the seat belt or LATCH system, you should have your child safety seat inspected by a professional. Click here to find a child safety seat inspection station in South Florida.

Contact the Law Offices of David Benenfeld to speak with a knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer today if your child has been injured in a South Florida car accident. Call today to schedule an appointment at 866-9 HELP NOW or 866-943-5766.