Healthy Children Radio: Car Seat Safety (Audio)

Phyllis Agran, MD, MPH, FAAP, comes on the show to answer common questions about car seats such as: What are the most important features to look for in an infant seat? Why is it important to keep toddlers rear-facing as long as possible? When do you transition to a booster seat? How long do kids need to stay in a booster?

Dr. Agran is a pediatrician in Orange County, California, and is president of California Chapter 4 of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her research and advocacy work for children has focused on injury prevention and in particular child passenger safety.

Segment 1: Car Seat Safety