Winter Coats and Car Seats

During the winter, when many kids wear extra clothing, including sweaters and heavy winter coats, these extra layers can pose a 'hidden hazard' as you try to use your child's car seat correctly.

One of the basics of correct car seat installation, in addition to buckling the car seat tightly into your vehicle, is that your child is 'buckled snugly' into the car seat itself. If the harness straps are loose, like if you are using a heavy winter coat and a car seat, then your child can be injured, or could even fly out of the car seat, if you are in a crash.

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