Buckle up the little ones

I talk a lot about seatbelts and how they save lives, and that is true. Using your seatbelt is quite simple — you grab the strap, pull it over you and click the buckle. It makes sure you survive in a crash. But when it comes to securing your little ones in car seats, they are often installed improperly.

It’s really no fault of parents that child safety seats are not as secure as they should be. Today’s car seats are complicated. That is why there is help out there for any parents, grandparents or guardians who have young ones who need car seats or booster installation assistance. If you are unsure that the car seat is secured properly, you can call any of our Colorado State Patrol offices located throughout the state. We have trained troopers available to assist you. There are also firemen that are trained in installation as well.

There are several ways the seats may be secured in your car. To secure the base of the car seat, you may use the seatbelt to secure it to the vehicle or there are metal hooks that work the same way. There are also top tethers to help the stability of the seat from being moved forward during a crash. You want the seat so it doesn’t move around during a crash or hard braking. If any part of the installation confuses you, don’t hesitate to call one of the experts to help.

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