Make Sure Your Kids Are Safe During Child Passenger Safety Month

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children, that is why Cars 108, the Michigan Office of Highway Planning and the Genesee Valley Center are teaming up to boost safety awareness during Child Passenger Safety Month.

In an effort to keep kids safe and families informed, Cars 108 in partnership with the Michigan office of Highway planning and Genesee Valley Center present Child Passenger Safety Month. Join us weekly at locations across town to get your Kid ID Stickers, used to help emergency professionals keep you and your child connected in a car accident with injuries situation. We'll be at the following locations:

• dates, times, and locations TBA shortly

Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children, having your child’s car seat properly fastened in your vehicle could save your baby or child’s life in a collision. Many parents don't realize that there's more to it than simply clicking the buckle. See the proper way to fasten your child's seat and more potentially life saving info below.

OTHER IMPORTANT CHILD SAFETY RESOURCES

THE LAW:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_64773_22774---,00.html

CAR SEAT INFO:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/infant_flyer_361888_7.pdf

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/LATCH_263782_7.pdf

BOOSTER SEATS:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/msp/booster_flyers_361887_7.pdf