Friday, September 22 – Focus on HARNESSING

Friday, September 22 – Focus on HARNESSING

What: Securing the child properly in the car seat, booster seat, or seat belt
Why: Correct harnessing or seat belt fit ensures your child is securely positioned in a car seat, booster seat, or
vehicle seat, and able to take advantage of the crash protection that the harness or belt provides. The harness
holds the child down low in the car seat so he/she does not slide up and out of the car seat in a crash. Incorrect
harnessing—often a loose harness or a retainer clip that is too low—is an extremely common misuse.
Correct seat belt fit, for children in boosters or transitioning out of boosters is very important and also a
common error.