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Misuse of Child Safety Seats

The Fairfax County Police Department and Fire and Rescue Deaprtment in conjunction with Safe Kids and the Emergency Nurses Association have been conducting child safety seat checks for the motorists of the County over the past several years.
Misuse:
 Vehicle's seat belt is not correctly routed through the child safety seat belt path.

 Consequences:
 Child seat may not be held securely during a crash allowing contact with interior surfaces.
Misuse:
 Harness retainer clip improperly used (improperly threaded and set below armpit level.)

 Consequences:
 Harness straps can slip off shoulders allowing movement during a crash.
Misuse:
 Harness straps not tight enough and harness straps worn and frayed

 Consequences:
 Looseness in the child safety seat restraint system results in compounding crash forces experienced by the child. Higher crash forces mean more severe injuries!

   

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