Child Safety – Safe Home Alabama

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August 3rd, 2021

You’ve spent hours researching safe cars and car seats, and finally selected the right choices for your family. You’ve even had your car seat inspected at an inspection station to make sure you installed it correctly. But did you know there are other dangers in and around your vehicle that could seriously harm or even kill your child?

Find out how to keep your child safe in and around your vehicle. NHTSA offers prevention tips and information about vehicle features to avoid rollaway, backover, heatstroke, and other dangers to children.