Sarah Koffsky, Tammy B. Pham, Alyson Gutman
Jan 1, 2018
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Pediatrics
Abstract
Purpose: Motor vehicle (MV) accidents are a leading cause of death among children in the United States (US). A 2012 AAP press release cited a 70% increased risk of death or injury for 7 to 8 year olds not properly restrained. The AAP recommends that infants and toddlers be secured in rear-facing child safety seats (CSS), and that children continue to be secured by CSS or belt-positioning booster seats until they reach the height of 4' 9”. Furthermore, all 50 states …