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Speck, Shane. "How Child Car Seats Work." 04 July 2003. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://auto.howstuffworks.com/child-car-seat.htm> 17 May 2008.
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Introduction to How Child Car Seats Work
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Why do I need a child car seat?
3.
Rear-facing Infant Seats and Convertible Seats
4.
Forward-facing Child Seats
5.
Booster Seats
6.
Buying a Car Seat
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Buying-time Checklist
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Getting It Right
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Introduction to How Child Car Seats Work
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Why do I need a child car seat?
3.
Rear-facing Infant Seats and Convertible Seats
4.
Forward-facing Child Seats
5.
Booster Seats
6.
Buying a Car Seat
7.
Buying-time Checklist
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Getting It Right
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