Although the overwhelming majority of parents believe their children are properly buckled up in the car, information from certified child car seat inspectors show that's not the case.

During State Farm's most recent nationwide Child Safety Day events, held May 15, parents and caregivers had their child seats checked by trained inspectors. What they found was that only 13 percent of the safety seats and 29 percent of the booster seats were properly installed. Since the smallest passengers in the car are at the greatest risk, this is of great concern.

"With increased security concerns, more people are driving to their vacation destinations," said Susan Hood, Vice President-Claims. "We all want the best for our children, so taking the time to make sure they're properly secured can make all the difference in the world."

Parents are strongly urged to follow manufacturer's instructions when installing the child safety seat. They should also remember that children who are too big for a safety seat should be placed in a belt-positioning booster seat. And children under the age of 12 should never ride in the front seat.

For more information on child seat installation, read NewCarBuyingGuide.com's articles on the subject under Safety.