Validation of two child passenger safety questionnaires.

Objective: To measure the validity of a booster seat questionnaire and a car seat questionnaire so that they can be reliably used in future trials.

Design: The two child passenger safety questionnaires were created. Each underwent expert review to ensure face and content validity.

Give Wisconsin children a boost.

In the United States, more children die from motor vehicle crashes than any other cause. Research has demonstrated that children ages 4-8 have a significantly reduced risk of injury if they are restrained in booster seats rather than adult seatbelts. Despite current recommendations, few children in this age group are properly restrained.