Infant car seats, toddler seats, and booster seats should all be used at age-appropriate times until the child is 8 years of age or 80 pounds and the seat belts fit their bodies properly. Interstate Ford can help you ensure the seats are properly installed on your Ford so be sure to visit our dealership in Dayton, OH.
Keep Them in the Back
Ford like most vehicle manufacturers place warnings in their vehicles about the importance of putting children in the back seat at least until the age of 12. The back seat is a much safer place for kids to be because in the event of an accident, the air bags can injury and even kill smaller children.
Remove Clutter
Busy families tend to spend a lot of time in their vehicles, leaving lots of toys and clutter in the back seat and on the floor. In the event of a crash, those objects can turn deadly when they are thrown around the car. Take the time to ensure your Dayton Ford is cleaned out before putting in the kids. Keep busy items in a secured bag and put everything else in the trunk or outside of the vehicle.
Always on Alert
Vehicle safety for kids doesn't mean it is just inside the car. Pay close attention when you are pulling in and out of your driveway and never let kids play in a parked or abandon car. They can easily get injured or even trapped. A car is not a playground.