11/14/2025
Today is National Seat Belt Day! A study, Booster Seat Use in the USA: Breakthroughs and Barriers, found that 4 out of 5 caregivers moved their child from a booster seat to a seat belt alone before their child was big enough.
Before you drive off, make sure your passengers buckle up, every ride, every time, no exceptions! Not sure if your child is ready for just the seat belt? Try the Safety Belt Fit Test:
🔵 Check knees and feet. Your child’s knees should bend at the edge of the seat when their back and bottom are against the vehicle seat back. Their feet should touch the floor for comfort and stability.
🔵 Check the lap belt. The vehicle lap belt must fit snugly across the hips or upper thighs.
🔵 Check the shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must fit across the shoulder and chest, NOT across the face or neck. If your child doesn't pass the test, keep them in a belt-positioning booster seat until they do.
🚙 Remember, the seat belt may fit differently in every car, so always check in each vehicle!
And don’t forget: kids mimic adults. Make sure you're buckled up and set the right example for them to follow!
https://www.safekids.org/research-report/booster-seat-use-usa-breakthroughs-and-barriers?fbclid=IwY2xjawOEJXhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQQ0RLWEhuenJtQU9OT1hUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk00w89yCKy3uXPUTQwrlifDuVoIKkGwcCXjLQ2uzE6RqEiU-UyIZ0sS3Vke_aem_qBNidA-tdaGeKGQISa_6SA
