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Safety Officials Want To Test Child Seats For Side Crashes

Safety officials want to upgrade standards for child seats to include a new test that simulates a side crash.

Associated Press - Feds: Car Seats Should Shield Kids From Crashes From Side

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the standards will prevent the deaths of about five children and injuries to 64 others each year.