- Childhood deaths from vehicle crashes highlight the urgent need for improved education on child restraint systems (CRS), with research revealing gaps in parental knowledge and challenges regarding usage.
- A mixed-methods study conducted via focus groups and a national survey found a consistent demand for timely, personalized information about CRS among parents, despite variations among participants in age, race, and education level.
- Most parents were unaware of car seat check professionals and showed interest in a personalized app for CRS information, although they believed more static content like initial installation guidelines would be better suited for a website.