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While properly used car safety seats and seat belts save lives, motor vehicle crashes remain the primary killer of young children and their families. Consider these facts:- About four out of five car safety seats on the road today are used incorrectly in one or more ways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Of the 600 children under age 5 who die each year in crashes, 50% weren't restrained at all, and 26% were using adult safety belts.
- When used correctly, car safety seats are 71% effective in reducing fatalities among children under age 5.
- Children are 30% more likely to survive a car crash when they are sitting in the back seat rather than the front.
- When a driver is unbuckled, 70% of the time the children in that
vehicle are unrestrained also.
Among the many important decisions made by child care professionals is the decision about whether to transport a child. Decisions to transport children should be made thoughtfully. The responsible child care provider considers parent wishes; legal, regulatory, moral, and ethical issues; and the best interests of the child. Reasons for transporting children include enhancing the educational/developmental experience through field ...