Child Passenger Safety
Prevent crash injuries in children.
Always properly buckle children aged 12 and under in the back seat.
Know the Stages of Child Passenger Safety.
Buckle Up Every Age, Every Seat, Every Trip
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. But many of these deaths can be prevented. Always buckling children in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts reduces serious and fatal injuries by up to 80%.
Additional Resources
- CDC Child Passenger Safety Graphics: How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Child Safety Information for Parents and Caregiversexternal icon
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Links:
- AAP website for parents (Healthychildren.org): Car Seats: Information for Familiesexternal icon
- AAP Child Passenger Safety Policy Statementexternal icon
- AAP Child Passenger Safety Technical Reportexternal icon
Page last reviewed: September 22, 2021