It is important to also consider the type of injuries that occur when you are not wearing your seat belt. Your body is ejected forward against the wind shield. In fact, auto accidents are the leading cause of quadriplegia in the United States. An important measure to reduce injury while biking is to wear a safety helmet. Infant and child restraints are also very important to use starting when you bring your infant home from the hospital.
Auto accidents are the leading cause of death in infants and children.
It is important to attach the restraint properly or it will not be effective. Be sure to follow the instructions that are provided with the device. If you are uncertain about the proper way to attach the device, ask for help. In some cities, the police department will help parents by checking for proper installation of child restraints. The safest place to install the infant restraint is in the center of the back seat and facing the rear of the car until one year of age or until the weight reaches 20 pounds.