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42. How do I manage transportation and car seats for all these babies? Choosing vehicle and child safety seats is an important decision. Check safety requirements, avoid buying used safety seats, and check to be sure all the seats will fit properly in the vehicle together since you will need to install three or more seats. Be sure to follow installation guidelines. Some families
find that their smaller car or SUV will not adequately accommodate three
toddler car seats even though three infant car seats fit. Also be sure
to budget enough time to load and unload everyone from the vehicle, as
this can be time-consuming while the multiples are in car seats.
If you need further assistance with car seat installation, call your local police or fire departments to help find local certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. The national resource on car seats can be contacted at 1-866-seat-check (USA) or visit NHTSA. For information on car seats, infant seats and boosters visit CPSafety.org. For information about safety seats and state laws see The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and SafeRoads.org CarSeatData.org provides buying guides, guidelines on car seat/vehicle compatibility, car seat FAQs, where to find a certified car seat inspector to assess a car seat's installation, and one of the most useful resources for parents of multiples a data sheet listing the measurements for dozens of the most common car seats on the market to help parents determine whether 3, 4, 5, or more seats will fit. SafetyBeltSafe is a national non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety. Their mission is to help reduce the number of serious and fatal traffic injuries suffered by children by promoting the correct, consistent use of safety seats and safety belts. MOST also offers products and information about car seats and other saftey issues in the MOST Supertwins Store. Please
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