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Car and Booster Seat Data
Booster Seat Use Increases 176%
Over 1700 car seats checked in 2009 in Alaska.
88% of car seats checked in AK in 2009 had misuse.
Children are less likely to be properly restrained as they get older.
In Anchorage 73% of 4 yr olds were properly restrained, compared to 21% of 7 yr olds.
At a minimum, keep infants rear-facing until 1 yr old AND 20 pounds.
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Alaska Child Passenger Safety Partnership -
carseatsak.org
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Booster Seat Observation Report