LITTLE ROCK — Let’s say you’re Jane Q. Reader — responsible parent of two toddlers, writes Kim Christ in Wednesday’s Family section. When you drive them to day care, the kids are safely strapped into car seats you know are correctly installed because you read the manufacturer’s instructions and were careful to get the job done just right.
Chances are you’re wrong. Those seats probably are not installed correctly, or the harnesses aren’t adjusted right, or you’re just plain using the wrong seats.
Or, maybe you did get it right. Some (a distinct minority) do. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 75 percent of all car seats are improperly installed.
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