Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Car
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Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Car
Protecting Your Unborn Baby in the Car
Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Baby
Understanding Vehicle Features Made Before 1996
Understanding Vehicle Features Made Between 1996 and 2002
Understanding the Features of Vehicles Made After 2002
How to Install Your Baby's Car Seat
How to Secure Your Baby in Their Car Seat
Protecting Premature Babies in the Car
Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Car - Common Mistakes
Dealing With Your Fussy Baby in the Car
Protecting Your Special Needs Baby in the Car
One Minute Car Safety Check for Your Baby
Additional Car Safety Tips
How to Keep Your Family Safe in the Car
Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Car
Keeping Your Toddler Safe in the Car
How to Keep Your Older Child Safe in the Car
How to Improve Gas Mileage
Improving Gas Mileage - Tires
Improving Gas Mileage - Wheel Alignment
Improving Gas Mileage - Clean Air Filter
Improving Gas Mileage - Fuel Injection and Spark Plugs
Improving Gas Mileage - Things to Do While Driving
Improving Gas Mileage When Driving
Improving Gas Mileage - Changing How You Drive
Improving Gas Mileage - Vehicle Maintenance
Improving Gas Mileage - Advance Planning
Improving Gas Mileage - Gas Saving Extras
Improving Gas Mileage - What Determines Gas Prices
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. the national, non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety. Our mission is to help reduce the number of serious and fatal traffic injuries suffered by children by promoting the correct, consistent use of safety seats and safety belts.
Founded in 1980, SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is nationally recognized for program excellence, training, and up-to-date technical materials. We provide consultation to advocates, parents, business leaders, the media, and professionals working in the fields of health care, traffic safety, and education.
Stephanie M. Tombrello, L.C.S.W., Executive Director of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., has been involved in child passenger safety since 1970. While shopping for a car seat for her infant daughter, she was shocked to learn that most of the models available in stores were unsafe. Stephanie and several other early pioneers in the field successfully petitioned the federal government to require crash testing for child restraints. She also wrote the petition which resulted in the federal requirement for manufacturers to provide shoulder belts in the rear seats of all post-1989 passenger vehicles.
In 1980, Stephanie founded a grassroots organization in the Los Angeles area which evolved to become SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Under her leadership, the organization has become the premier resource for child passenger safety in the nation. Stephanie is a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor and was appointed in 1995 to the National Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Restraint & Vehicle Compatibility.
Keeping Your Baby Safe in the Car
Stephanie Tombrello: Hello, I am Stephanie Tombrello, Executive Director of SafetyBeltSafe U.
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Stephanie Tombrello: Hello, I am Stephanie Tombrello, Executive Director of SafetyBeltSafe U.
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A. and I am here to tell you how to protect your baby in the car. Whether you are going on a few errands or taking a trip around the country, it's imperative to have your young ones buckled up. In fact, your whole family buckled up correctly for every ride. Today, I am going to show what you can do to keep your baby safe in the car. Well, we are talking about babies and child passenger's safety, we are actually talking about children under about 30-35 pounds, up to about two years of age or so, who can fit in a Rear-Facing Seat.
We will discuss choosing the proper car seat for your baby and using it correctly. I will explain why your baby should ride facing the rear of the car until he is at least 24 months and show you the potential dangers of Airbags. For demonstration purposes I will be using this fan and a variety of child safety seats. Remember there are many child safety seats out there made to fit all makes and models of cars. You will want to have a safety seat that is designed to fit the weight, height and age of your child.
Did you know that every state has laws requiring the use of child safety seats? However, when safety seats aren't properly installed it can not only jeopardize the safety of your child, but everyone riding in the vehicle. Although, shot in 1979 this footage still clearly shows what happens during the low speed collision. Keeping your children safe however, is just the first step. Your children look up to you, so set the right example and buckle yourself up properly every time you hit the road.
Before we begin, let me tell you a little bit about the SafetyBeltSafe U.
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, the national, non-profit devoted exclusively to child passenger safety. Founded in 1980, our focus has been getting the message out about the correct consistent use of safety seats and safety belts to protect children in the vehicle. And now, let's get started and I'll tell you how to keep your babies safe in the car.
How to Wash a Car
Car Washing - Preparing Your Car
Washing Your Car
Car Washing - Rinsing Your Car
Car Washing - How to Dry Your Car
Car Washing - How to Vaccum and Clean Your Car's Interior
Car Washing - Clean Your Car's Windows and Dress the Tires
Car Detailing - Exterior
Car Detailing - Seats and Carpets
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