Buckle Up! Is Not Enough

This article describes how, in order to further reduce child occupant injuries, the simple message of “Buckle Up!” is no longer sufficient. Improved protection of these children requires advances in knowledge regarding the risks and causes of injury to restrained children and the resultant development of appropriate practices in engineering, education, and legislation. No one disputes the need to protect children in motor vehicle (MV) crashes. The article describes how child safety seats (CSS) and safety belts are vital systems. However, as child restraint use has increased, little attention has been given to the correct fit and appropriate use of these devices.