Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect in Rear-End Crashes in Fanwood

Little research exists on child safety in rear-facing car seats in the event of a rear-end crash. Chiropractor in Fanwood explains here.

In this study, Ohio State University researchers tested several rear-facing car seats in rear-end crashes and found that all of the seats were effective at supporting a child's head, neck, and spine.

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Study lead author Dr. Julie Mansfield adds, "Even though the child is facing the direction of the impact, it doesn't mean that a rear-facing car seat isn't going to do its job…It still has lots of different features and mechanisms to absorb that crash energy and protect the child."

SAE International, April 2018.

For more information on this study you further research the full article in the reference noted.

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