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Over 95% of child safety seats are improperly installed.
The Columbia Police Department is dedicated to child passenger safety. The Columbia Police currently has four certified child safety seat technicians. These technicians can inspect any child safety seat. After the technician checks the seat for defects and the recall list is checked, the seats are properly installed into the owners' vehicle. This program began in August of 2003.This service is free of charge.
According to a national survey conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 95 percent of all children are restrained improperly in child passenger safety seats, resulting in needless deaths and injuries.
If you are having difficulty installing your seat, or would like us to check it for proper installation or for recalls, please call Officer Terry Peery at (931) 840-5977 or email tpeery@columbiatn.com.
| Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back! |
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| INFANTS | TODDLER | YOUNG CHILDREN | |
| WEIGHT | Birth to 1 year at least 20-22 lbs. |
Over 1 year and Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs. |
Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''. |
| TYPE of SEAT | Infant only or rear-facing convertible | Convertible / Forward-facing | Belt positioning booster seat |
| SEAT POSITION | Rear-facing only | Forward-facing | Forward-facing |
| ALWAYS MAKE SURE: | Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats Harness straps at or below shoulder level |
Harness straps should be at or above shoulders Most seats require top slot for forward-facing |
Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt. Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries |
| WARNING | All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat | All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat | All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
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