Assessing the Effect of a Pre-Birth Child Passenger Safety Educational Intervention on Appropriate Child Restraint Use

Abstract

Background Motor vehicle crashes (MVC) are the leading cause of death for US children. Twenty one percent of children under 4 years killed in MVCs were unrestrained. Appropriate use of child restraints in infants and toddlers, booster seats and safety belts in older children prevents most MVC-related deaths. When used correctly child restraints significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or death. An estimated 328 children under 5 years were saved by child restraints …