You are involved in teaching a pre-natal class. One parent comes up to you after class and says, "I used a car seat for my last baby whenever we were in the car. He was right beside me as I drove so I could keep an eye on him. It worked well for me, so I plan to do the same when this baby arrives." 

1. What is wrong with this parent's use of her child's car seat? 

2. What will you say to re-educate and re-assure this parent?

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

The parents use of the childs car seat is unsafe and violates recommended safety guidelines Placing the car seat beside the driver and having the baby ... View the full answer