Safety on the Road

Keeping your toddler safe on the road

In the car

Car seats protect children 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 child will be hurt or killed by 70%. Car seats save lives.

Between the ages of 1 and 3 years, your child may be ready to transition from a rear-facing seat to a forward-facing seat. The following resources will help you choose and use the right car seat for your child:

• How to keep your child safe in the car: rear-facing seat        en français
• How to keep your child safe in the car: forward-facing seat     en français
• 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

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

• Car Seat Laws
• Car Seat Manufacturers
• Toddlers with Special Medical Needs 
  
• Loving Care: Parents and Families
• Watch our segment on CTV morning live on how to keep your child warm and safe in winter.
• Watch our segment on CTV morning live about why a rear-facing seat is safest for toddlers.

To chat with other parents and car seat safety volunteers, check out the Atlantic Car Seat Safety page on Facebook.