Common Misuse


with Seat Belts

teen wearing seat belt

Did you know According to the National Digital Car Seat Check Form (NDCF) database, 89.3% of children transitioned to a seat belt too soon in 2024. If your child is ready for an adult seat belt, we are sharing common errors with seat belts for children, and how to avoid them.

1 common misuse

Common Misuse #1

The seat belt fit is incorrect.

1 solution

Recommendation

  • Confirm your child is ready for a seat belt and learn from the National Child Passenger Safety Board on proper seat belt fit and guidance for riding correctly in a seat belt in a vehicle. Watch now.

Common Misuses with Other Child Safety Seats

child in rear facing seat

65.5% of rear-facing car seats were improperly used in 2024.

forward facing car seat

83.5% of forward-facing car seats were not used correctly in 2024.

teen using seat belt

22.9% of children transitioned to booster seat too soon in 2024.