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This education sheet from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia highlights the importance of keeping your child rear-facing for as long as possible. It explains how a rear-facing car seat provides additional protection for their head and neck. This sheet provides guidance on transitioning to forward-facing car seats and booster seats as your child grows. Additional child passenger safety tips are included, such as reading car seat and vehicle manuals, avoiding bulky clothing in car seats, and ensuring children under 13 years old remain seated in the rear seat. 

To learn more about car seats, or to schedule an appointment with a Certified Car Seat Technician, contact CHOP’s Injury Prevention Program: 267-426-5000 or www.chop.edu/carseat

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Reviewed December 2024 by Injury Prevention Program