Parents can ensure their children s safety by never driving a vehicle until all children are secured correctly and in the right seats. He explains the g-forces involved in the dynamics of a motor vehicle crash can turn a ten pound baby into 300 pounds of moving mass in a vehicle moving 30 miles per hour, leading to serious injury or death. A booster seat makes the safety belt fit correctly, low over the hips and thighs and snug over the shoulders. Never put shoulder belts under kids arms or behind their back. This could result in serious spinal and internal injuries in a crash.
Parents can get hands-on training by attending a child safety seat clinic.