CPS Social Media Posts - Infographics

OverviewBelow are possible posts to be used on your organization’s Facebook and Twitter channels, as well as directly on your websites. Each section of posts corresponds with an infographic with the same title that should be posted on the social media site at the same time, or you can post directly to your website so others can download as a resource. Attached are the infographics in JPEG, PNG and PDF format. The PNG format is best for posting on Facebook and Twitter due to the smaller file sizes, while the JPEG and PDF are best for downloading on the websites. Include on the webpage where

Photos take up 23 characters in Twitter

Consequences Infographic:

Post Number Outlet Post Mentions#1 Facebook In 2012, approximately 2,474

children aged 8-14 were injured in motor vehicle crashes, and eight children were killed. Please make sure your children are properly restrained! #tweensafety #consequences

#1 Twitter 2,474 children were injured and 8 killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2012. #tweensafety #consequences

#2 Facebook Kids in a booster seat are 45% less likely to be injured in a crash (CDC). Avoid the consequences and make sure your kids are in the proper seat based on their height and weight. #tweensafety #consequences

CDC - Facebook

#2 Twitter Kids in a booster seat are 45% less likely to be injured in a crash @CDCgov #tweensafety #consequences

@CDCgov

#3 Facebook In 2012, 37% of 8-15 year olds killed in car crashes were in the front seat. Most children are moved to the front seat too soon. Make sure your tweens are properly restrained! #tweensafety #consequences

#3 Twitter In 2012, 37% of 8-15 year olds killed in car crashes were in the front seat #tweensafety #consequences

#4 Facebook How fast does a tornado move? Roughly 200MPH. Airbags move at a similar speed. Would you want your child to experience that? Avoid the consequences, make sure your tweens are safe in your vehicle. #tweensafety #consequences

#4 Twitter Airbags move at 200MPH - similar to the speed of a tornado! Keep kids out of the front seat. #tweensafety #consequences

#5 Facebook In 2012, 80% of kids that were killed in traffic crashes were between the ages of 8 and 15. Should your child be in a booster seat? Are they sitting in the front seat too soon? Make sure your children are properly restrained in your vehicle! #tweensafety #consequences

#5 Twitter In 2012, 80% of kids killed in traffic accidents were between 8 and 15. #tweensafety

#consequences#6 Facebook A car moving as slow as 16 MPH

can deploy airbags in a collision! Many tweens are moved to the front seat too early. Make sure your children are ready before they sit in the front! #tweensafety #consequences

#6 Twitter A car moving as slow at 16MPH can deploy airbags in a collision! Keep children in the back. @IIHS_autosafety

@IIHS_autosafety

#7 Facebook Between 1990 and 2008, 90% of airbag fatalities were children and infants (NHTSA). Don’t let your children move up to the front too early - drive smart, be safe and avoid consequences that are preventable. #tweensafety #consequences

NHTSA - Facebook

#7 Twitter Between 1990 and 2008, 90% of airbag fatalities were children and infants. #tweensafety #consequences @NHTSAgov

@NHTSAgov

CostInfographic:

Post Number Outlet Post Mentions#1 Facebook According to vehicle

manufacturers and safety advocates, the safest place for kids under 13 is the backseat. Make sure your kids and tweens are buckled up correctly and safe in your vehicle! #tweensafety #cost

#1 Twitter The safest place for kids under 13 is the backseat #tweensafety #cost

#2 Facebook 1,123 citations were given out in Colorado last year for improperly restrained tweens #tweensafety #cost

#2 Twitter 1,123 citations were given out in Colorado last year for improperly restrained tweens #tweensafety #cost

#3 Facebook There are more than 12,000 law enforcement officers throughout Colorado on the lookout for improperly restrained children. The minimum fine for each unrestrained child is $82. Do the math! Protect your tweens, save money and buckle up! #tweensafety #cost

#3 Twitter Law enforcement is looking for improperly restrained kids & the min fine is $82. Protect your kids & save $$$ #cost

#4 Facebook The average cost of a booster seat for your tween is $20-$50 dollars. Protect your tween! #tweensafety #cost

#4 Twitter The average cost of a booster seat for your tween is $20-$50 dollars. Protect your tween! #tweensafety #cost

Proper Fit Infographic:

Post Number Outlet Post Mentions#1 Facebook Remember these five rules to

make sure a seat belt fits your child properly:1. They must sit all the way back against the seat2. They have to be able to bend their knees comfortably at the edge of the seat3. The seat belt must cross the shoulder between the neck and arm4. The lap belt must be as low as possible and touch the thighs.5. They must be able to sit like this for the entire trip

Play it safe, buckle up the right way and know if your tween still needs a booster seat! #tweensafety #properfit

#1 Twitter Is your tween ready for an adult seatbelt? Take the 5-Step-Test #tweensafety #properfit

#2 Facebook Different vehicles fit children differently. Do the seat belts in your vehicle fit your tween, or do they need a booster? #tweensafety #properfit

#2 Twitter Different vehicles fit children differently. Do your seat belts fit your tweens or do they need a booster? #properfit

#3 Facebook Did you know that the average tween isn’t ready for an adult seat belt until they are 12? This is because their bones are still developing. Even if your tween is the legal age, a seat belt without a booster may still be unsafe. #tweensafety #properfit

#3 Twitter Most tweens are 12 before they are ready for an adult seat belt. Do you know why? #tweensafety #properfit

#4 Facebook In 2013 only 78% of 5 to 15 year olds were properly restrained compared to 92.7% of 0 to 4 year olds. Many parents move their kids out of booster seats before they’re ready. Know the proper fit for your child. Contact us with questions or information on where your child can be fitted by a car seat technician. #tweensafety #properfit

#4 Twitter Only 78% of 5-15 year olds were properly restrained in 2013 compared to 92.7% of 0-4 year olds #tweensafety #properfit