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Car Seats: Hitting the Road for the Holidays

69 views · Published 13 January 2016 · 1:38 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Lee Health · 2016 · Science & Technology

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Planes, trains or automobiles; many of us will be taking off this holiday season. For parents with young kids, it’s important to consider their safety on-the-go, beginning with car seats.

“Many different states have different laws when it comes to keeping kids safe in the vehicle. So we have a booster seat law that goes up to their sixth birthday. Other states require it to their eighth birthday,” says Sally Kreuscher, who is the Safe Kids Coordinator with Lee Memorial Health System. 

It’s up to you to be aware of the rules of the road when you’re crossing state lines. And no matter how full the car is, don’t be tempted to override your standard safety measures.

“The one time you don’t buckle up is possibly the one time you could get injured in a car accident,” says Kreuscher. 

Even with airline travel, many parents plan on packing the car seat, maybe even using it in-flight. If so, you’ll need to do your own pre-flight check so you won’t have any surprises.

“If you’re traveling in an airplane you need to make sure your car seat is FAA approved - there will be a sticker on the seat. As well as: Does the seat fit the airline width? Most airlines have that information on their website,” says Kreuscher. 

And if you didn’t bring a safety seat, don’t count on hired transportation to have one for you. You’ll have to coordinate that when arranging a ride.

“So many times nowadays we talk about Uber and taxi drivers and many times those people don’t know the laws or expect parents to bring their own car seats,” says Kreuscher. 

Bottom line - if you’re going away for the holidays, don’t leave your safety precautions at home. 

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