SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recent data shows an average of two children under 14 are killed and nearly 350 are injured in car crashes every day. This alarming statistic highlights the need for proper car seat usage.

As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, experts are aiming to educate parents on how to ensure their children are safely restrained in vehicles. Captain Drew Piemonte from the Springfield Fire Department emphasized the importance of following manufacturer instructions for car seat installation.

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"Mistakes that we see are that they're not following the manufacturer's instructions, and that's key for height, weight, Captain Piemonte said. "If you do

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