Community paediatricians’ knowledge of Transport Canada recommendations for child restraint use in vehicles; results are number (%)
| Rear-facing seat to forward-facing seat | Forward-facing seat to booster seat | Booster seat to lap and shoulder seat belt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Canada recommendations: a forward-facing child safety seat is recommended for toddlers weighing from 10–18/22 kg (22–40/48 lb; approximately 1–4.5 years) depending on the seat model. For children weighing from 18/22–27 kg (40/48–60 lb; approximately 4.5–8 years) a booster seat is recommended. Larger children should sit in the rear seat and use a lap and shoulder belt restraint. (Adapted from Howard AW. Automobile restraints for children: a review for clinicians. CMAJ2002;:–73.3) | |||
| Age | |||
| Recommended age | 22 (46) | 10 (21) | 12 (25) |
| Below recommended age | 9 (19) | 11 (23) | 15 (31) |
| No response | 17 (35) | 27 (56) | 21 (44) |
| Weight | |||
| Recommended weight | 44 (92) | 30 (63) | 16 (33) |
| Below recommended weight | 1 (2) | 10 (21) | 15 (31) |
| No response | 3 (6) | 8 (17) | 17 (35) |