How should a seat belt fit? Should pregnant women wear their seat belts differently?
Pregnant women should continue to wear their seatbelts like everyone else. The seat lap belt should fit low and tight across the hips, below the stomach. The lap belt should not ride up across the stomach. The shoulder belt should fit high and snug across the chest and shoulders. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. • Should my child be in a safety seat on an airplane? According to the FAA, children under forty pounds are safest on planes in a child safety seat. Children under twenty pounds should travel in a rear facing safety seat and children between 20-40 pounds in forward facing safety seats. Children over forty pounds are safer using the plane’s seat belts rather than a booster seat. • What is a concussion? When can I play again after sustaining a concussion? A concussion, also known as a mild brain injury, typically occurs when the brain is jarred against the skull. The injured person is usually disoriented for a few minutes following the blow and may or may not
