Head excursion in frontal impacts is lower in high back booster seats than in forward facing child seats with internal harnesses designed for children up to 8 years of age
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2048825
Abstract: Abstract Objective It is often assumed that a child restraint with a five or six-point internal harness provides greater protection for children in frontal crashes than a booster seat with a lap-sash seat belt. However,… read more here.
Keywords: head; years age; high back; child ... See more keywords
Investigation of factors influencing submarining mitigation with child booster seats
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2153594
Abstract: Abstract Objective Automobile booster seats are intended to improve belt fit for children that are too large for a harness-style child restraint, but not yet big enough to fit properly in an adult seat belt.… read more here.
Keywords: seat; belt; booster; child ... See more keywords
Changes in Pediatricians' Child Passenger Safety Counseling With Initiation of a Booster Seat Program.
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DOI: 10.1177/00099228221139824
Abstract: Booster seats reduce injury in motor vehicle crashes, yet they are used less frequently than car seats and seat belts. Primary care providers are well positioned to educate and encourage families to use booster seats.… read more here.
Keywords: seat; seat program; booster; booster seats ... See more keywords