Recent CIRP Publications- April 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since October 4, 2017.
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New Evidence Supports Children Under 2 are Safest Riding Rear-Facing
A new study reevaluates the safety benefits of restraining children under age 2 rear-facing versus forward-facing in motor vehicles. Learn what has and hasn't changed when it comes to keeping the youngest child passengers optimally protected.
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Interviews, ROI, and Surprising Results: Read the 2017 CChIPS Annual Report
Today, the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies (CChIPS) released its 2017 Annual Report, featuring snapshots of child safety-focused research projects completed during the 2016-2017 project year.
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ICYMI: Golf Carts, Off-Road Vehicles, Lightning Strike, Youth Football, and More
Read on for our ICYMI roundup of noteworthy news and articles for September 2017.
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National CPS Week- Flashback Friday
In recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week, today’s Flashback Friday post is dedicated to some of our all-time most popular CPS-focused blogs.
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Protecting the Smallest Passengers in Motor Vehicles: CPS for Premature Infants
What are the special considerations for child passenger safety for low birth weight or premature infants? We explore current best practice recommendations and potential research opportunities to optimize the safety of our smallest passengers.
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Child Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Remain High For Certain States
A study recently published in The Journal of Pediatrics sought to describe and explain state- and region-wide variation in pediatric mortality associated with motor vehicle crashes. The study points to real disparities that continue to persist in child passenger safety and can guide states in how to drive down their MVC fatality rates.
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Rear-facing to Age 2: Questions from Local Car Seat Checks
This August, Pennsylvania becomes the 4th state to require children remain in a rear-facing child restraints to age 2. Here are common questions from parents.
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Best Practice for Car and Booster Seats As Your Child Gets Older
A recent Michigan based study reminds us that we need to remain vigilant about proper car seat and booster seat installation for older kids. Read more for resources on helping families learn best practices for child passenger safety in older children.
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NJ's New Child Passenger Safety Law Goes Into Effect Today
As of today, a new (and stricter) child passenger safety law is in effect. Read on for what parents in New Jersey need to know.
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