Car Seats: Do's and Don'ts

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Baby sitting in car seat, ready to go for a ride!

Car Seats: Do's And Don'ts

It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. It can also feel like it takes a village to install a child’s car seat correctly. There’s a lot more to car seats than meets the eye, and knowing what to look for and how to use them as instructed can literally save lives. Here are some important things to keep in mind.

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Resources & Links

Knockoff car seats are infiltrating the market, and they could be deadly (Washington Post)
The 5 worst car seat mistakes parents are making (Washington Post)
Welcome to Kids in Safety Seats! (KISS) (Maryland Dept. of Health)