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New Louisiana child safety seat laws go into effect Thursday

May 29, 2019 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Beginning August 2019, new Louisiana Child Safety Seat Laws for children up to 13 years of age will be enforced following the enactment of Louisiana Senate Bill 76.

Louisiana Child Safety Seat

Louisiana Child Safety Seat

  • Children under the age of 2 – must be restrained in a rear-facing child safety seat.
  • A child who is at least 2 years old and has outgrown the rear-facing seat will need to be restrained in a forward facing restraint system with an internal harness.
  • A 4-year-old child who has outgrown the forward facing, internal harness system shall be restrained in a belt-positioning child booster seat.
  • At nine years old children who have outgrown the booster seat may use the adult safety belt fastened correctly.
  • Under 13 years old – Ride in the back seat of the car, if rear seats are available.
  • A child who can be placed in more than one category shall use the more protective one.

This bill passed the Senate on April 23, 2019, with 34 Yes votes, zero, no votes and 5 abstained.

The bill passed the House on May 23, 2019, with 81 yes votes, zero no votes, and 24 abstained.

Source:  westcentralsbest.com 

Filed Under: Baton Rouge Resources, Moms, Parenting Tagged With: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Family, Baton Rouge Moms, Car seat safety, Louisiana car seat safety

Car Seat Safety Choosing the Right Car Seat – GIVEAWAY

April 23, 2019 by Guest Contributor

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Moms where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge. This week on Ask the Experts, Smith Shanklin Sosa, fellow Baton Rouge parents, are sharing car seat and booster seat safety tips and laws. Be sure to check out the helpful printables that can be used at home, for babysitters, grandparents, or anyone that might need a car seat safety refresher. The best way to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the right way.

Smith Shanklin Sosa is also hosting a fabulous giveaway for a GRACO Extend2Fit® Convertible Car Seat below! 

Car Seat Safety

Car seats have come a long way. In the past, they provided minimal protection and were only used for babies; toddlers and other young children simply used seat belts. Thanks to extensive studies on vehicular injuries and advancements in technology, car seats, and booster seats are now mainstays throughout early childhood. Choosing and installing car seats can be confusing, but understanding their basic features and functions will help.

The Three Types of Car Seats

Children under the age of 1 should ride in rear-facing car seats. Louisiana law states that, due to the superior safety of this position in car accidents, children should be kept rear-facing until they are at least a year old or 20 pounds. However, safety experts recommend using rear-facing car seats until children outgrow them or are at least 2 years old.

The next step is the forward-facing five-point harness option. Children should be kept in these car seats until they’re at least 4 years old or 40 pounds. Then, booster seats should be used until children are tall enough to sit unassisted with seat belts safely crossing their shoulders and chests. Parents can choose between high-back and backless booster options. Typically, high-back boosters are used for younger children who don’t yet meet the height and weight requirements of a backless booster seat. These size restrictions should be clearly displayed on the packaging of all booster seats.

Multi-stage Car Seats

Though each type of car seat can be purchased individually, some companies have introduced multi-stage car seats that can adjust to fit children as they grow. Some of these options include the following:

– Convertible: These seats can be installed as both rear-facing and forward-facing to last until the booster stage.

– Combination: Equipped with removable harnesses, combination car seats can be used as both forward-facing five-point harness seats and booster seats.

– 3-in-1: The most advanced option on the market, these complete car seat solutions last until children are ready to use seatbelts.

Properly Installing Car Seats

Each car seat has its own installation requirements, and their instruction manuals provide detailed directions. Car seats and some booster seats are installed using one of two systems, seat belts or lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH). The LATCH system is available in most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002. LATCH systems should not be used when the combined weight of the child and the car seat exceed 65 pounds. For larger children or cars that do not have lower anchors, car seats can be secured by using the seat belt in a locked position. For parents who need assistance installing their car seats or want to make sure they’ve done it correctly, car seat inspections are available at local government facilities such as police stations, health departments, and fire stations.

Learning about car seats and booster seats can simplify the process of choosing the right one for your child. Car seats are safer than they’ve ever been, but accidents can still happen. If you or your child has been hurt in a car accident, the attorneys at Smith Shanklin Sosa may be able to help. To schedule a free consultation, call them at 225-223-6333 or contact us online.

In honor of Car Seat Awareness Month, check out these helpful car seat & booster seat tips to ensure you are keeping your child safe! Click on the image for the full free printables! 

Car Seat Safety Rear-Facing Stats Car Seat Safety

Car Seat Safety Forward-Facing 101Car Seat Safety

Car Seat Safety Booster 101Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Safety

Extend2Fit® Convertible Car Seat Giveaway

  • Helps protect rear-facing infants from 4-50 lb and forward-facing toddlers from 22-65 lb
  • 4-position extension panel provides 5″ additional leg room
  • Up to 50 lb rear-facing allowing your child to ride safely rear-facing longer
  • 6-position recline helps keep your child comfy
  • 10-position headrest adjusts easily for your growing child  

Smith Shanklin Sosa is hosting this giveaway for a GRACO Extend2Fit® Convertible Car Seat (Valued at $200) Simply enter via our Rafflecopter Giveaway Widget below with more entry option on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

*Graco Extend2Fit® Car Seat Giveaway
WINNER ANOUNCEMENT*

Stay tuned until the end of the video to find out who won the Car Seat Giveaway!!

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