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Date Submitted: 10/03/2002 21:18:09
Did you know that the mass of the head of a small child is about 25% of the body mass whereas the mass of the adult head is only 6%! In a head on automobile crash the force on a child's neck and spine is so great that in an infant it can have deadly consequences. This is why it is the law to keep infants rear facing until they are 1 year old AND weight at least 20
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you can also call them to make an appointment. It takes anywhere from 5-20 minutes but could be the difference between life and death for your child in an accident.
Ultimately the decision as a parent should be clear. Our child's safety is the number one concern. Rear facing until reaching seats limits is an easy choice and ultimately could save your child's life in an automobile accident. Are you willing to take the risk?
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