AAP News · 2009 · 15 citations · 0 references
EducationHuman DevelopmentPediatricsDevelopmental PediatricsDevelopmentally Appropriate PracticeInfant HealthChild Occupant SafetyInfant SafetyNeonatal DevelopmentNeonatal SafetyPediatric SafetyToddler DevelopmentCar Seat DesignChild Safety SeatsConvertible Car SeatsInfant Car Seat SafetyInfant Car SeatsRear Seat SafetyVehicle Safety SeatsVehicle Seating Position Safety
New research indicates that toddlers are more than five times safer riding rear-facing in a car safety seat up to their second birthday. Following are some safety tips for car seat use: All infants should ride rear-facing in either an infant car seat or convertible seat. If an infant car seat is