Ohio State Research Helps Optimize Child Car Seat Safety (VIDEO)

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Many parents roll up towels and blankets and use pool noodles just to get their child's car seat to fit better in their car. This common practice creates extra steps for parents and can make proper installation more difficult. It turns out child car seats and vehicle seats don't align properly more than 40 percent of the time, according to a new study.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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