As of May 2000, children four and under must be restrained in an approved child safety seat. As of May 2000, all persons 18 and under must be properly restrained in a vehicle by wearing a seat belt.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death to children in America.
You can cut the risk of your child's death almost 70 percent by using appropriate safety restraints while traveling in your car. The Right Seat at the Right Time Never place a safety seat in the front seat of a car. Regardless of the type of safety seat you use, the front seat is dangerous, especially if your vehicle has air bags. As a guideline, infants under age one and weighing less than 20 pounds need to be placed in a rear-facing car seat in the back seat. For specific weight guidelines for your car seat, consult the owner's manual.