Obese Children Too Big for Car Seats, Study Says
From Times Wire Reports
Thousands of obese children cannot fit into car seats, leaving them at risk in the event of a crash, researchers said in a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
“As the number of obese children in the United States increases, it is essential to develop child safety seats that can protect children of all sizes and shapes,” wrote study author Lara Trifiletti of Ohio State University.
According to the study, more than 282,000 overweight children younger than 7 do not fit into most child safety or booster seats available on the market.
