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PAGE • - PLAIN DEALER . FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7,1M3 era*. For taotance, in a colli­ sion at 20 miles per hour, a 30- pouad child becomes like a and toddlers into crashrtested auto restraints Auto safety and your child: budde infants Auto accidents are the num­ ber one cause of death among children, claiming more lives than drowning, poisoning and childhood diseases. Each year nearly 1,000 ohildren under the age of four die as passengers m auto mis­ haps; thousands more are sen- A . ously injured, sometimes permanently. The cause of this alarming ttstisrir is neglect. Many par­ ents do not take the necessary precautions to safeguard their children while traveling. A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for High­ way Safely showed that 93 percent of the children (hay observed were not riding buckled up in the car. Another one percent were restrained by inattoqnair or unsafe devices. Many parents do not realize the force involved in a crash. Any looee object in a car will fly about» a collision or hard stop, caumg damage to itself and anything or anybody with which it collides. This in­ cludes groceries, books, am- brellas and children Furthermore, the weight of an objtct is tremendously increased by the force of a 24 HOUR TOWING A BODY REPAIRING & PAINTING AUTO & TRUCK * 24 HOUR TOWING COMPLETE BODY SHOP INSURANCE WORK WELCOME ALL MAKES ft MODELS AMERICAN ft FOREIGN "NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL" * COLOR MATCHING SPECIALISTS CALL 385-7448 K & f t A u t o S & r v i w OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE ONE MILE bUUTH OF McHENRY • WfcS l OF RT 31 4250 BULL VALLEY RD McHENRY 728-0433 Sisill Member FDIC ...we're still offering HUTO LORNS at reasonable rates Come see us about our auto loans...at favorable rates...and with extended payments. (You'll have more months to pay and lower monthly payments.) On approval you can drive into '84...in your brand new '84! • BANKING HOURS -- MAIN LOMY HOURS MONDAY Mt AM to 1:00 PM TUCSOAV 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM WIONCSOAV ClOStO 'TftUSSCAY ;:6SAMtoS40PM | ra»AV *.-00 AM to 7:00 PM ITUBOAV 0:00 AM to 12 MOON DRIVE-UP t WALK-UP HOURS 8:00 AM to 0:00 PM 0:00 AM to StOO PM t:00 AM to S:00 PM 1:00 AM to 0:00 PM t:00 AM to 0:00 PM a<eoAMto»!oePM WBHW WALK-UP/DR1VEUP FACILITY *40 AM to 740 PM 0:00 AM to 7:00 PM ClOStO • 0:00 AM to 7:00 PM *00 AM to 7:00 PM 0:00 AM to 3:00 PM The sohaioo is simple: Just buckle infants and toddlers into c r M s h ' l t t i i d c a r rtunmu during every trip in a car. Stndwn have shown thai the use of cpr restraints can prevent death and greatly to children in injury i kuations or during Hid­ den slope Why not seat belts? Although they're lifesavers for grownups, the seat belts and harnesses that come as standard equipment in new can are not swtaMe for chil­ dren under fottf, or for chil­ dren weighing less than 40 Lap belts buckled snugly, low over the tups, should be used when no crasbwprthy child restraint is available. They provide better protection I": Now'sthe time to compare costand coverage on auto insurance! CHUCK LCWANDOWSKI 1308 N. PARK McHENRY 385-2304 J» m u m i n Aflwnun Fm> Mutual kWanr. On around the child restraint or anchored directly to Ike floor of the vehicle. A few years ago. parents could uaa the esc use that ade­ quate restraints were not avail able for children. This is no longer out today. More than 20 different models thst meet crash-testing standards ate now sold by re­ tail. discount and juvenile pro­ duct stores, catalog outlets «id car dealerships. When shopping for an approved crash-tested device, keep in mind th« they fall into five groups: o Infant -- Baby rides backwards in a semi-reclining position. This tyne of restraint is ********** lot infants up to 20 Haman A Ion# do not past dynamic crash tests, and they are much beOer than allowing children to tra­ vel unrestrained It's wrong to think of a small child as a miniature adult A child's head is much heavier and larger, in propor­ tion to its body, than an adult's. It is supported on much weaker neck muscles. A child's bone structure is softer, still forming A child can slip through or "tunnel under" a standard safety bell in a crash or sudden stop and the diagonal shoulder harness could position ilkelf dangerously across the child's neck or facc For these reasons, children need a restraint that is specifi­ cally designed for ihem In general, such restraints should: e Distribute the pressure of the body over the largest possible area; e Pnivkfc good support for the head and neck to guard against whiplash injury, * Be secured by either a standard lap belt through or o Birth to 40 pounds -- Restraints of this type are suil- abte for infants when plnced m a backward-riding position For the toddler and older child up to 40 pounds, these tilt up and face forward. Birth to 40 Pounds • Harness in a Seat -- The chair type restraint must have a 5-poii* harness That is. one thai comes across the lap, over both shoulders and through the crotch This type is suitable for children who are able to sit up unaided and who weigh at least IS pounds. They can be used until 4 years or 40 pounds Harness in a Seat e Harness Alone -- This is a 3-point harness which is secured by a strap around the seat back and is bolted to the floor or to the rear window shelf. It will fit a child who can sit up unaided and weighs 15 u> 30 pounds. icai use e Restraint featuring a curved C-shaped shield which it secured by the standard. safely belt. Some infant restraints have their own indi vidually designed thields which snap on when the restraint is faced forward for use by an older child. Shield Typa Be sure to consider the size of both your child and your car when purchasing a car re­ straint. Some restraints in the backward poottion may not fit in the rear seal of compact cars. In a few instances, it has been found that the aduli safely bell is not long enough to buckle around the restraint If this is the case with yoty car, you may have to shop around to find a suitable model of restraint, or purchase a seat bell extender from a car dealership , Tiny infants may require additional padding to prevent tly ir flopping from side to side while traveling in a car re­ straint. Receiving blankets c0» be rolled up and tucked on either side of the infant to pro­ vide this additional support Check with your doctor for advice or be sure to read the manufacturer's specifications Never fail to buckle up your infant or pre-schooler -- even on short trips around town. Most accidents happen within 23 miles of home at speeds less than 30 mph It may be inconvenient to buckle and unbuckle your child while running errands to the supermarket, drug store, doctor, library, grandma's, etc. -- but the few seconds it takes to secure your child could save vou countless hours of grief and worry, not to mention medical bills and lime spent at ^hospital emer­ gency room. Trailer wheel bearings deserve attention, too! An unhappy and not un­ common sight alongside a main highway is the disabled boat trailer or travel trailer, usually with one wheel re­ moved. Recreational plans spoiled, the disgruntled owner probably is making a run to the nearest town lor a new tire or, possibly, a re­ placement wheel beanng > The latter can be a real problem far trailer owners far, unlike the squeaky wheel that usually gets attention, this one is not heard. It may be 20 or 30 fed behind the driver who hears or feels none of the early warning signals gener­ ally associated with a bad tire or tailing wheel bearing. According to Car Care Council, wheel bearings should be checked and re­ packed with specific wheel bearing grease as a routine pan oftraifer maintenance. This service is especially imponant on boat trailers which are frequently sub­ merged in water and, there­ fore, more vulnerable to rusting. Whenever grease seaia are removed they, too, should be replaced with new oaes at a standard maintenance prac­ tice.