Occupant Safety Resources
Other Resources
Staying informed about occupant protection, including child passenger safety, is important for everyone. The following resources provide valuable information, guidelines and tools to help you ensure the safety of all passengers in your vehicles.
National Organizations:
- Safe Kids Worldwide: a global organization dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, providing resources on car seat safety, safety events, and educational materials.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): offers comprehensive information on vehicle safety standards, child passenger safety guidelines, and recall information.
- Healthy Children, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): provides insights into child health and safety, including recommendations for car seat use and safe travel practices.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): focuses on injury prevention, providing data and resources related to seat belts and child safety seats.
- National Safety Council: dedicated to promoting safety and preventing injuries, offering educational resources and safety tips for all age groups.
- National Child Passenger Safety Board: aimed at improving the safety of children in motor vehicles through education, policy advocacy, and research.
- Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association: represents manufacturers of juvenile products, providing safety standards and guidelines for child safety products.
- Kids and Car Safety: focuses on preventing injuries to children in and around vehicles, offering resources, safety tips, and advocacy for safer transportation.
- Indian Health Service: Safe Native American Passengers (SNAP): culturally appropriate resources for families and children in tribal communities
Disclaimer:
The information and materials found on this website are intended for reference and education. To ensure all passengers are using vehicle restraint systems correctly, please consult with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, as well as your vehicle’s owner’s manual and your child restraint owner’s manual.