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- Ford Motor Company's Tot-Guard Car Seat, 1973 - American car manufacturers developed child restraints designed for crash protection in the late 1960s. One of the first was Ford's Tot-Guard, seen in this photograph. The seatbelt secured the padded shield and seat. This early and effective restraint was not widely used, however. Only with more stringent regulations, public education, and mandated use would children safely ride in automobiles.
- 1973
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Ford Motor Company's Tot-Guard Car Seat, 1973
American car manufacturers developed child restraints designed for crash protection in the late 1960s. One of the first was Ford's Tot-Guard, seen in this photograph. The seatbelt secured the padded shield and seat. This early and effective restraint was not widely used, however. Only with more stringent regulations, public education, and mandated use would children safely ride in automobiles.
- Boy Seated in Ford Motor Company "Tot-Guard," 1967 - American car manufacturers developed child restraints designed for crash protection in the late 1960s. One of the first was Ford's Tot-Guard, seen in this photograph. The seatbelt secured the padded shield and seat. This early and effective restraint was not widely used, however. Only with more stringent regulations, public education, and mandated use would children safely ride in automobiles.
- October 01, 1967
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Boy Seated in Ford Motor Company "Tot-Guard," 1967
American car manufacturers developed child restraints designed for crash protection in the late 1960s. One of the first was Ford's Tot-Guard, seen in this photograph. The seatbelt secured the padded shield and seat. This early and effective restraint was not widely used, however. Only with more stringent regulations, public education, and mandated use would children safely ride in automobiles.
- "Fisher-Price Designs the Easiest-Handling Car Seat on the Road," 1988 - The first state laws requiring child safety seats -- passed in 1978 -- not only protected young passengers, they also stimulated the market for the seats themselves. Automakers, baby products companies and toy manufacturers all got into the safety seat business at various times. This 1988 advertisement promotes the comfort and convenience of a seat produced by toymaker Fisher-Price.
- 1988
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"Fisher-Price Designs the Easiest-Handling Car Seat on the Road," 1988
The first state laws requiring child safety seats -- passed in 1978 -- not only protected young passengers, they also stimulated the market for the seats themselves. Automakers, baby products companies and toy manufacturers all got into the safety seat business at various times. This 1988 advertisement promotes the comfort and convenience of a seat produced by toymaker Fisher-Price.
- "Fisher-Price Infant Car Seat Can Get Around Even Without a Car," 1988 - The first state laws requiring child safety seats -- passed in 1978 -- not only protected young passengers, they also stimulated the market for the seats themselves. Automakers, baby products companies and toy manufacturers all got into the safety seat business at various times. Toymaker Fisher-Price promoted the portability of its infant car seat in this advertisement from 1988.
- 1988
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"Fisher-Price Infant Car Seat Can Get Around Even Without a Car," 1988
The first state laws requiring child safety seats -- passed in 1978 -- not only protected young passengers, they also stimulated the market for the seats themselves. Automakers, baby products companies and toy manufacturers all got into the safety seat business at various times. Toymaker Fisher-Price promoted the portability of its infant car seat in this advertisement from 1988.
- Young Boy Sitting in a Car Seat Equipped with a Toy Steering Wheel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1961 - The child in this car seat has his own steering wheel to occupy his time while on the road. This unanchored car seat from the early 1960s, however, offered little protection in case of an accident.
- 1961
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Young Boy Sitting in a Car Seat Equipped with a Toy Steering Wheel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1961
The child in this car seat has his own steering wheel to occupy his time while on the road. This unanchored car seat from the early 1960s, however, offered little protection in case of an accident.
- "GM Love Mobile Answers Mothers' Requests," 1977 - General Motors introduced its rear-facing "Infant Love Seat" in 1969. The design became a model for future infant car seats and helped push states to pass safety seat laws starting in 1978. GM promoted convenience as well as safety in these 1977 photos. The company's available folding "Love Mobile" unit turned the car seat into a stroller.
- November 17, 1977
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"GM Love Mobile Answers Mothers' Requests," 1977
General Motors introduced its rear-facing "Infant Love Seat" in 1969. The design became a model for future infant car seats and helped push states to pass safety seat laws starting in 1978. GM promoted convenience as well as safety in these 1977 photos. The company's available folding "Love Mobile" unit turned the car seat into a stroller.