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As a parent, there's nothing you want more than to keep your child safe. So why wouldn't you take all the precautions you can to ensure safety in a vehicle, from choosing the proper car seat to installing it correctly and more. Keep reading to learn what you can do about the dangers in your car that could affect your children. Power Windows  Children can hurt themselves with power windows. Injuries often occur when a window closes on their fingers, hand or wrist. In some instances, children have even been strangled by power windows. To prevent injury from power windows, take the following precautions: Teach your children not to play with window switches.  Teach your children not to stand on door arm rests.  Properly restrain your children in car seats or seat belts to prevent them from accidentally activating power windows or sunroofs.  Look and make sure your children's hands, feet and head are clear of windows before raising them.  Never leave the...

Did you know that the number one killer of children ages 1-12 years old in the United States is Car Crashes??  The best defense to ensure your child's safety is to make sure your child is in the right car seat and it is being used correctly. The "right" car seat is the type and model that fits your child AND your vehicle and one that you utilize every time you travel.  Every car seat should come with manufacturer's instructions that will instruct you how to properly install the car seat with a latch system or a seat belt.  Determine the seat's height and weight limits by referring to the owners manual and make sure that you keep your child in the car seat until they need a new seat to accommodate their size or until they fit properly in a regular seat belt.   Below are some tips from the www.SafeCar.gov on choosing the right car seat for your child. Birth - 12 Months - Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat.There are differe...

Recently, there has been a lot of information about unattended children in vehicles during the hot summer months.  In an effort to prevent unnecessary fatalities, The Team at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC is providing some information drawn from the KidsAndCars.org that will hopefully help educate families and give them some tips on avoiding these devastating mistakes.   Statistic show that on average, 38 children die in hot cars each year from heat-related deaths after being trapped inside motor vehicles. That means on average, one child vehicular heat stroke will occur every 9 days.  Even the best of parents or caregivers can overlook a sleeping baby in a car; and the end result can be injury or even death. Never leave children alone in or around cars; not even for a minute. Put something you'll need like your cell phone, handbag, employee ID or brief case, etc., on the floor  board in the back seat.  Get in the habit of always opening the back door ...