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Surveying Parents and Caregivers About Their Child Restraint System Use

September 25, 2018
New CIRP research offers insights about child restraint system use by parents and caregivers of kids ages 4 to 10 years.
CChIPS
Child Passenger Safety
Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
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child occupant protection, safe mobility, CPS education, CPS best practice

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Recent CIRP Publications- April 2018

April 24, 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since October 4, 2017.
Child Traumatic Stress
Digital Health
Injury Recovery
News of the Field
Outreach Communications
Pediatric Biomechanics
Public Policy
Teen Driver Safety
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ADHD, distracted driving, GDL, New Jersey GDL decal, teen passengers, Traumatic brain injury, vehicle identifier/decal, Youth concussion, auto safety engineering, autonomous vehicles, car seat instllation, child occupant protection, concussion diagnosis and management, CPS best practice, CPS education, crash testing

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New Evidence Supports Children Under 2 are Safest Riding Rear-Facing

December 6, 2017
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.
Child Passenger Safety
Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
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CPS best practice, child occupant protection

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Interviews, ROI, and Surprising Results: Read the 2017 CChIPS Annual Report

November 6, 2017
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.
CChIPS
Child Passenger Safety
Pediatric Biomechanics
Teen Driver Safety
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child occupant protection, LATCH, CPS best practice, naturalistic driving research

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ICYMI: Golf Carts, Off-Road Vehicles, Lightning Strike, Youth Football, and More

September 29, 2017
Read on for our ICYMI roundup of noteworthy news and articles for September 2017.
Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
Injury Recovery
Pedestrian Safety
Violence Prevention
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child occupant protection, concussion diagnosis and management, CPS best practice, Gun violence, Youth concussion

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Protecting the Smallest Passengers in Motor Vehicles: CPS for Premature Infants

June 28, 2017
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.
Child Passenger Safety
Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
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child occupant protection, CPS best practice

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Child Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Remain High For Certain States

June 1, 2017

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.

Child Passenger Safety
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child occupant protection, CPS best practice

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Best Practice for Car and Booster Seats As Your Child Gets Older

October 20, 2015
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.
Child Passenger Safety
Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
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booster seats, car seat installation, CPS best practice

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