Injuries suffered while riding in cars are the number one preventable cause of death in young children. Here are guidelines to follow to keep your child safe in the car:

Please don't take children out of seatbelts/carseat while waiting in the greeting or dismissal line.

The rear center seat is the best seat for children 12 years or younger.

All car passengers must wear a seat belt. Be sure that you wear a seat belt Ð children learn by example.

Children under 4 years or 40 lbs. must ride in car seats. Most injuries can be avoided if parents take a few extra seconds to buckle their child into a safety seat or safety belt.

Never hold a child in your arms or lap while traveling in the car.

The doors of the car should always be locked so that the child cannot accidentally open the door and fall out of a moving car.

Never leave your child unattended in a car. Children left may experience heat exhaustion in warm weather or be able to get out of their seat, which could cause safety issues.