It is clear that the need is even more urgent because parents see their state laws as a guide to their families 'buckle up' habits. Several states are currently working to pass legislation that would strengthen their child passenger safety laws. Some states, such as Ohio and New York, allow children as young as three years old to ride completely unrestrained in the back seat or to ride in seat belts rather than in safety seats. Seat belts do not fit most children under the age of eight and can actually cause serious injury to small children in a crash. Chrysler Group's Director of Safety Compliance, Matt Reynolds pointed out that parents can get help deciding which safety seat is right for their child and how to properly install the seat at nearly 500 Fit for a Kid dealers across the nation.
Dealers offer the service by appointment, to meet the schedules of caregivers.
Strengthening child restraint laws is one of the most important things we can do to provide such protection. Less than 10 percent of children between the ages of four and eight use booster seats. Car crashes remain the number one killer of children. Arthur, the leading children's television character, is a promotional partner. Eighty-eight percent said yes.