Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the U.S. but many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces the number of deaths and injuries by more than half. Effective July 1, 2008, Michigan state law requires that children under age 8 or under 4' 9" must be properly restrained in a car seat or booster seat. Children who are under age 8 but taller than 4' 9" may use the vehicle seat … [Read more...]