Experts also warn against allowing the child to put the shoulder strap under the arm or behind the back or using products designed to lower the shoulder strap. If a child is in a car seat that has been involved in a crash, the seat should be replaced, said Harper. In a crash, it could cause the seat to fail,'' he said. Manufacturers also recommend replacing car seats every six years, said Harper, especially because the effects of our area's temperature changes on car seats is unknown. But the most important message, Harper said, is for parents to always put children in car seats.
Most accidents happen close to home.
If you put your child in the car, you need to properly restrain them, as well as yourself,'' he said.