Here are steps to keep kids safe in car seats [Video]

More than 700 children were killed in car accidents in the U.S. in 2021. And of those killed, more than 36% weren’t properly buckled up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, here are a few steps to keep kids safe in a vehicle.Car seats can greatly increase the chances of survival in a crash, but they have to be properly installed.”That’s just making sure we’re taking the extra steps to keep our kiddos safe,” said Cass Herring, of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global non-profit organization working to prevent childhood injury.Safe Kids Worldwide says these four steps can save a life: Select the proper seatCheck labels to make sure it’s the right one for your child. It varies based on age, weight and height. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions — not only for the car seat — but also for your …