Safety on the Road

Keeping your newborn safe on the road

In the car

Car seats protect babies from being injured in a car crash. When you use the right car seat in the right way, you can reduce the risk that your baby will be hurt or killed by 70%. Car seats save lives.

The following resources will help you choose and use the right car seat for your newborn:

• Getting started: Is your seat safe to use? (checklist)        en français        Arabic

• Is your Child in the Right Seat? (postcard)     en français       Arabic

• How to Choose and Use Your Car Seat  (video)   en français       Arabic

• How to keep your child safe in the car: infant seat      en français

Visit the links below for more tips on car seat safety for your newborn:

• Car Seat Laws
• Car Seat Manufacturers 
• Newborns with Special Medical Needs 
• Loving Care: Parents and Families
• Watch our segment on CTV morning live on bringing home baby – before baby’s first ride.
• Watch our segment on CTV morning live on how to keep your baby warm and safe in winter.
• Watch our segment on CTV morning live about why a rear-facing seat is safest for your baby.
• Pregnant? Proper seatbelt use is important for you too! This resource explains why: Safe Mother, Safe Baby, Buckle Up

You can chat with other parents and car seat safety volunteers on the Atlantic Car Seat Safety page on Facebook.