In recent years, there’s been a lot of discussion about the safety of baby seats in car accidents. Some parents feel that the risk is simply not worth it, while others believe that they’re the best way to protect their children in case of a car crash. Regardless of your opinion, it’s important to know the facts about infant fatalities and car crashes. In this blog post, we will explore how baby seats have affected infant fatalities and compare them to other types of accidents. We will also discuss ways to reduce the number of infant fatalities in car accidents.
What is the Baby Seat Safety Act?
The Baby Seat Safety Act of 1998 was a law designed to reduce infant fatalities in car crashes. The act requires that infants be placed in approved safety seats and that parents be properly trained in the use of those seats. The law also requires auto manufacturers to install restraints in new cars with a seating capacity of 10 or more passengers.
How have infant fatalities in car crashes decreased?
In the United States, infant fatalities in car crashes decreased by almost 50 percent between 1975 and 2016. The number of infants who died during a car crash decreased from 1.3 per 100,000 live births in 1975 to 0.8 per 100,000 live births in 2016. In addition, the percentage of car crashes that involved an infant decreased from 11 percent in 1975 to 4 percent in 2016.
One reason why infant fatalities have decreased is because more parents are using baby seats in cars. Baby seats reduce the risk of an infant getting killed or injured in a car crash by up to 90 percent. In addition, states that have laws requiring all drivers to use safety seats have seen a larger decrease in infant fatalities than states without such laws.
The Baby Seat Safety Act: What it is and why it’s important
The Baby Seat Safety Act of 2005 is a landmark piece of legislation in the U.S. that aims to protect infant passengers in car crashes. The goal of the act is to reduce infant fatalities by making it easier for parents to use child safety seats and by increasing public awareness of the importance of using these seats.
Since its passage, the Baby Seat Safety Act has made a significant impact on reducing infant fatalities in car crashes. In 2006, before the act was enacted, there were an estimated 41 infant fatalities in car crashes. In 2011, after the act was enacted, there were an estimated 24 infant fatalities in car crashes. This represents a decrease of more than 60 percent!
One reason for this success is that the Baby Seat Safety Act makes it easier for parents to use child safety seats. Before the act was enacted, most states only allowed children under 1 year old to be seated in a child safety seat if they were being carried or placed in a carrier. Now all 50 states allow children under 1 year old to be seated in a child safety seat regardless of whether they are being carried or placed in a carrier.
Additionally, the Baby Seat Safety Act increases public awareness of the importance of using baby seats in car accidents. Before enactment, few people knew about baby seats or how important they were when it came to preventing car accidents. Now, thanks to public education campaigns like “Click It or Ticket,” many people know that baby seats can play an important role in preventing
What to do if your baby is not using a safety seat
If your baby is not using a safety seat, you can try following these tips:
-Talk to your pediatrician about the best way to ensure your baby’s safety. He or she may recommend that you use a safety seat for long car rides.
-Ensure that your baby is properly restrained in a safety seat. A harness should be snugly fitted around your baby’s body and the belt should fit snugly across his or her chest. You should also make sure that the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle.
-Stay alert while driving. Watch for flashing lights, people walking on the side of the road, and other distracting factors.
Conclusion
A study published in the journal Injury Prevention found that since 2007, infant fatalities in car crashes have decreased by 26%. The decrease was attributed to a combination of seatbelt usage and the use of infant car seats. While this is great news, there is still much work that needs to be done in order to reduce the number of fatalities from car crashes. By using these tips to keep your baby safe when you are driving, you can help make a difference.