When driving or riding in a car, it is important to always buckle up and wear your seat belt. Multiple studies have shown that many injuries from motor vehicle crashes can be preventable by simply wearing a seatbelt so it is important for our children to understand the consequences of improper use of seat belts. Check out this powerful video and have a discussion with your kids about safe seat belt use.
Always remember, seat belt safety is non-negotiable. We need to be role models for our kids by wearing our seat belts and to make sure that they are always buckled in each time they get in the car. Here are additional tips and resources on seat belt safety:
- Babies (0 – 12 months) – https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/babies-0–12-months/field_risks/car-seat
- Little Kids (ages 1 – 4 years) – https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/little-kids-1–4-years/field_risks/car-seat
- Big Kids (ages 5 – 9) – https://www.safekids.org/tip/seat-belt-safety-big-kids
- Preteens (ages 10 – 14) – https://www.safekids.org/tip/seat-belt-safety-preteens
- Teenagers (ages 15 – 19) – https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/teen-drivers
- Special Needs – https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/special-needs/field_risks/car-seat
- Pregnant Drivers & Passengers – https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/pregnant-seat-belt-use.pdf
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