3-3-14 child car seat safety

The Wisconsin AAA says new car seat labeling is a step in the right direction to reduce child injuries.  AAA spokesman Nick Jarmuscz says caregivers, unaware of weight limit restrictions, may be unknowingly exceeding weight limits by neglecting to factor in their child’s weight along with  the increasingly heavy car seat.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revised weight limit labeling for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children-installed car seats to include both the weight of the child and the car seat itself.  Jarmusz says clear labeling is a step in the right direction but standardization of equipment and proper education of caregivers remain the priority.