JPMA Welcomes Consumer Reports' Withdrawal of Infant Car Seat Report

Mt. LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 18, 2007-- The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), which represents the leading manufacturers of infant child restraints in the United States, is pleased about the withdrawal by Consumer Reports of their recent infant car seat test reports.

Immediately upon reading the article, JPMA and the car seat manufacturers were convinced that the testing was flawed. Scientific evidence, such as that produced by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, indicates that no product is more effective at reducing fatalities and injuries to our precious children than child restraint seats. These seats are considerably more effective than adult safety belts. The bigger issue affecting the potential for injury or death is non-use of such seats. Too many infants and especially older children ride unrestrained in motor vehicles.

The child restraint manufacturers, along with NHTSA and the safety community, are dedicated to ensuring that child restraint seats continue to evolve in addressing real-world incidents.

JPMA has been educating consumers on the safe use and selection of juvenile products for more than 44 years and JPMA is pleased Consumer Reports recognizes the importance of child restraints and their effectiveness in real- world crashes.

JPMA continues to welcome the opportunity to work with NHTSA, and the child safety community to address any credible information regarding the performance of child restraint seats.