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Car Seat Safety 101: Choosing the Right Car Seat for Every Stage

​​​​​​​Dr. Ben Hoffman joins host D​r. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about car seat safety. They break down which types of car seats protect your child at each stage of development and how these recommendations can prevent injuries in a crash. Learn about proper installation techniques, how to help ensure a proper fit, and the common car seat mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a new parent or updating your child’s seat, this episode offers expert guidance to help keep your kids safe on every ride. ​​

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Guest
Ben Hoffman, MD, FAAP

Dr. Ben is a nationally recognized expert in child injury prevention, and leader in the field of community health and advocacy training for pediatricians. He is a professor of pediatrics at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Oregon Health and Science University. There, he is the Vice-Chair for Advocacy, Director of the Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, and Medical Director of the Tom Sargent Safety Center. In 2024, he had the honor of a lifetime, serving as the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. ​​

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​Music credits:

Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.​


Last Updated
6/25/2026
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2026)
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