We see a lot of parents concerned about protecting their kids from disease, but it’s important to remember that the most dangerous thing in their lives might be something your family uses every day: the car. In the US, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among young people ages 5-24.
Keeping your kids safe in and around cars starts with educating them and the adult drivers in your household. Safety recommendations will change as your child grows, so if you have multiple kids, it’s important to set and enforce rules for each of them.