3/19/2012
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Communicating
Extended
Rear‐facingtoParents
WhyRear‐Facing?
Source:HenaryB,etal.InjuryPrevention2007
www.TheCarSeatLady.com
Passenger Safety
• It’s5TIMESSAFERthanforward‐
facing.
• Evenfor2yearolds!
WhyChildrenShould
TravelRear‐Facing
Increasedcrashprotection:
• Spreadscrashforcesalong
theentirehead,neck,and
back
• Protectshead,neck,and
spinalcord
• CRabsorbsforcesofcrash
Video courtesy of Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia
Passenger Safety
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