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Both children were correctly buckled up in car seats. Both car seat were securely installed. The mother had checked the seats to make sure everything was done up right.  \nAlberta Law  \n• Drivers and passengers must use a seat belt or car seat  \n• Drivers are responsible for passengers under 16 years old  \n• Car seats are needed for children under 6 who weigh less than 18 kg (40 lbs.)  \n• Seat belt or car seat must be used correctly  \nAHS Car Seat Recommendations  \n(2017) from theAHS YouTube Channel  \nAHS Car Seat, Booster Seat and Seat Belt  \nRecommendations for Children Under the Age of 13  \nAHS Recommendations for Car Seat, Booster Seat and Seat Belt Use for Children  \nKey Messages  \n• Always refer to the car seat user manual for the maximum weight and height limits of the child’s particular car seat, and to the vehicle manual for installation instructions  \n• A child is safest in their car seat and booster seat until the maximum weight or height limits of their seat according to the manufacturer  \n• Children under the age of 13 are safest in the back seat  \nAHS Car Seat, Booster Seat and Seat Belt  \nRecommendations for Children Under the Age of 13  \nRear-facing Car Seats  \n• A rear-facing seat provides the best protection for a child’s head, neck and spine in a sudden stop or crash  \n• A child is safest in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years old or reach the maximum weight or height limit for the rearfacing seat (as stated by the manufacturer)  \n• Rear-facing car seats with higher weight and height limits will keep a child in the safer, rearfacing position beyond age 2  \nAHS Car Seat, Booster Seat and Seat Belt  \nRecommendations for Children Under the Age of 13  \nForward-facing Car Seats  \n• A child who is at least 2 years old or has reached the maximum weight or height limit of the rear-facing seat (as stated by the manufacturer) should ride in a forward-facing car seat  \n• A child should stay in the forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of the seat (as stated by the manufacturer)","cbCaiuwaDhjaSKRF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuwaDhjaSKRF","pdf",2868389,41,"English","# Presentation Overview\n## Why buckle kids up?\n## Alberta law\n## Common safety errors\n## Car seat stages and types of car seats\n## Tips for buying car seats and booster seats\n## Where to get more information\n## Questions and answers\n# Learning Objectives\n## Safest way to secure children\n## How to choose car seat or booster seat\n## Car seat laws in Alberta\n# Key Messages\n## Manual limits and installation instructions\n## Correct placement in back seat","[{\"question\":\"Why buckle kids up in vehicles?\",\"answer\":\"Car crashes are a leading cause of child deaths and injuries in Canada. 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