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Car and Booster Seat Data
- Over 1700 car seats checked in 2009 in Alaska.
- 88% of car seats checked in AK in 2009 had misuse.
- Children are less likely to be properly restrained as they get older.
- In Anchorage 73% of 4 yr olds were properly restrained, compared to 21% of 7 yr olds.
- At a minimum, keep infants rear-facing until 1 yr old AND 20 pounds.
Links
Alaska Child Passenger Safety Partnership - carseatsak.org
Anchorage Booster Seat Observation Report
Anchorage Booster Seat Observation Report