7 in 10 Wrong: While 96 percent of parents and caregivers believe their child safety seats are installed correctly, research shows that seven out of 10 children are improperly restrained. Source: Child Passenger Safety Overview, Seatcheck.org
71 & 54 Percent: Correctly installed child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers riding in passenger cars. Source: Traffic Safety Facts 2011 Data, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (download)
#1 Killer: Car crashes are the number one killer of children ages 1 through 13 in the United States. Source: Car Seats, Parents Central, Safercar.gov