CPST Resource Library
Looking for a study or a crash test video that supports a best practice in car seat use? We’ve compiled some resources to help Child Passenger Safety Technicians and car seat safety advocates alike.
Rear Facing
Car Seat Safety: Premature Babies and Babies With Medical Conditions
The Effects of Tethering Rear –Facing Child Restraint Systems on ATD Responses (2006)
Protection of Children Restrained in Child Safety Seats in Side Impact Crashes (2010)
Retraction: Car safety seats for children: rear facing for best protection
Forward Facing
Injuries to Children in Forward Facing Child Restraints (2002, pdf)
Lower Extremity Injuries in Children Seated in Forward Facing Child Restraint Systems (2007)
Booster Seats
Effectiveness of Belt Positioning Booster Seats: An Updated Assessment (2009)
Effectiveness of High Back and Backless Belt-Positioning Booster Seats in Side Impact Crashes (2005)
School Bus Safety
School Bus Safety: Infants, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers (2009)
Ambulance Safety
Crash Protection for Children in Ambulances (2001)
UK and Europe
EU Regulations, Chest Clip (or lack of), page 41
Flying Within the EU (needs google translate), TUV Seats, and more (2012)
i-Size (UK Rear Facing Standard)
Seatbelt: A Double-Edged Sword (2012)
Crash Testing
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 Child Restraint Systems
Protection of Children Restrained in Child Safety Seats in Side Impact Crashes
Where Car Seats are Made (2014)
Injury and Death Statistics
Injury risk 43% Less for Center Seat (2008)
Injury Prevention & Control: Data & Statistics (WISQARSTM)
Traffic Safety Facts (2011 data)
CDC Death Rate Statistics (2012)
Misuse
SafeKids 79,000 seat study (2009-2010)
Effect of Twist (rotation) on Vehicle Belt Webbing (2006, 1998 data)