‘A lot of things that can go wrong’: National week puts car seat safety in spotlight

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable death to children in the U.S., according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

National Child Passenger Week began on Sunday and ends on Saturday.

Child Passenger Safety technicians are working to inform parents on which seat is right for their child.

These options can range from rear-facing car seats to small booster seats, or just regular seat belts.

Each seat is designed with a specific age and height in mind and installation is key.

If used correctly, car seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

“If a car seat is not installed properly, there can be a lot of things that can go wrong,” said Nick Paulsen, a Lincoln firefighter. “It becomes just a loose object if the vehicle is in a collision.”

With National Seat Check Day on Saturday, parents can have their children’s seats inspected by clicking here.