Samenvatting
Guidance from physicians about child automobile restraints is important for injury prevention. Injuries from motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among Canadian children. Well-child visits are a good time for physicians to provide information to parents on proper installation and use of car seats. Appropriate use of car seats can reduce the risk of death or serious injury by 67%—71%1. A guide based on best practices is shown in Appendix 1 (http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/cmaj.101287/DC1).