• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children age 1 through 12 years old.
• An average of almost 2 children are killed in a motor vehicle crash and another 325 are injured each
day.
• 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being
used correctly.

How to find the right car seat:

1. Find a car seat that fits your child. As children grow, how they sit in your car will change. Make sure
the car seat you purchase is designed to fit your child’s current size and age.
2. Make sure that the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle. Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. Test
the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits well in your vehicle.
3. Buy a car seat that can be installed and used correctly every time.

* Information was obtained from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Please visit www.safercar.gov/therightseat for more facts and information.

* Visit www.staffordsheriff.com or call 540-658-4959 to schedule a time to have your child seat checked by a deputy that is a certified technician with Safe Kids Worldwide.