In South Carolina, the law states that rear facing child seats are mandatory until the child reaches the age of one.
Now the lawmakers are discussing whether to change the law to two years old. According to the authorities almost three quarters of parents do not use child seats correctly and one mistake which is often made is changing to the next type of seat too early, leading to safety issues for the child. Parents often simply use the child’s age as a guideline for when to change the type of seat when in actual fact what is more relevant is the height and weight of the child.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the child should not change seat type until they have reached the maximum weight and height allowable and only then should the child be moved up to the next model.
Other common mistakes parents make are placing the chest clips incorrectly, when they should be at the level of the child’s armpit and the seat should not be able to be moved more than an inch. Pacifier clips and toys should not be attached to the seat as they could be dangerous in the event of an accident and in the winter any large coat should be placed above the child like a blanket rather than them wearing it, as that can cause the straps to be too loose.
If you, or someone you know, have been injured in a serious car or motorcycle accident in South Carolina, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Please contact us today at (864) 280-7660 or contact us online, so we can schedule your free initial consultation and get you the financial compensation you deserve.
