PLEASE READ THIS AFTER YOU WATCH THE VIDEO…Very Important Information…
Statistics show that 90% of all children’s car seats are incorrectly used or installed! To find a location to get your carseat installation inspected, go to:
http://www.seatcheck.org/ OR http://www.safekids.org/certification and click on “Find a Technician” on the right.
**********NEWS************
We have begun a non-profit foundation recently in honor and memory of Kyle. (please view our new video on YouTube.) You can find the webpage here – http://www.kyledavidmiller.org
Our mission is to keep children in a 5pt safety harness up to 80lbs – we are accepting applications from families who cannot afford to purchase these car seats and are supplying those seats through the tax-free donations you can make through the site. We also have car seat safety information posted and will answer any question you have on car seat safety through the contact webpage. Please visit the site and help keep as many children safe as we can.
***NEW NEWS***
The Kyle David Miller Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of http://www.HipMonkey.com
- You can now purchase Britax, Sunshine Kids, Safeguard and Recaro car seats and many other baby/children’s products from Hip Monkey and the 100% of proceeds from every sale will be donated to the Kyle David Miller Foundation to go towards purchasing car seats for children in need!! Please visit HipMonkey.com and help support children in need through your purchase!
Video Info:
My son was killed in a car accident last year because a senile, 78 year old woman ran a red light and hit us causing us to flip into a ditch. Kyle’s seatbelt came unlatched during the roll and he was ejected. His seatbelt was later examined by several experts who determined it was faulty and told me that seatbelts can and do fail, especially in roll over accidents. I had no idea that seatbelts could fail and think that this is something everyone should be made aware of. The government also needs to be more strict about making sure the people they issue licenses to are fit to drive…
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In Loving Memory of
Kyle David Miller
3/13/02 – 5/29/05
Duration : 0:3:55
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
What a tragic loss. …
What a tragic loss. My heart reaches out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story, may it help someone avoid your horrible situation.
God Bless.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
i agree! I have met …
i agree! I have met a lot of people who say they are “just too expensive and not worth it” but, there IS no price on safety!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I am very sorry for …
I am very sorry for your loss. I was getting ready to buy a booster seat for my son but in light of your video I ordered a 5 point harness seat for him. You can not put a price on your childs saftey. Thank you for sharing your story, I am sure you have saved countless children.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I am so glad I …
I am so glad I found this. I was considering putting my three year old in a booster seat soon but will leave him in his 5 point carseat for as long as possible.
My heart and prayers go to your family.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
The Britax carseats …
The Britax carseats are one of the best carseats they make. They may be expensive, but totally worth it.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
After seeing this …
After seeing this video–i went and tethered and anchored my daughters carseat to my car–and am looking into the britax regent carseat. –I am soo sorry for your loss, but thank you for letting us learn from your loss.
God Bless.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I am sorry about …
I am sorry about the loss of your beautiful son Kyle. My son is two and he weighs 42 pounds. The carseat he is in has a max weight limit of 40 pounds. I went to the story today and bought what I thought was the next seat for him: a graco turbobooster that fastens with a seatbelt. I felt weird about having my two year old in this kind of seat and so I decided to do some research online. I didn’t even know that a five point harness was still an option. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
i’m so sorry for …
i’m so sorry for your loss i’m a little boy too i’m 9 i’m very sorry for your family peace to the driver kyle rip
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
My wife and I feel …
My wife and I feel for your loss and thank you for your video. We found this while researching car seats for our 7-month old. He’s about to move out of his infant car seat and into a new rear-facing convertable type seat. He will most definatly be going into the Britax Regent or the Radian80 5-point harness seat. Your message to keep our son in a 5-point has taken to heart. We thank you again…. So sorry for your loss. Blessed be.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
My wife and I have …
My wife and I have four kids. For my almost three year old I have him in the SafeGuard Go. It is an awesome seat. I recommend it highly.
This was a sad but great video. I am a car seat tech and use my own crash story in 2003 to drive the point home about the importance of keeping our little ones in car seats.
God bless.
Bill in Mount Vernon, WA
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Thank You for your …
Thank You for your gift! My son is 3.5 years old and 40lbs. I was looking online for the safest booster seat when a google search for “5 point harness” bought me to your video. Needless to say Pierce will be in a harness until he is driving the car.
Thank you again and may you find comfort in all you have done to save other childrens lives. May your beloved baby rest in peace.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I cried watching …
I cried watching your video and I am SO sorry for your loss.I have a 2-year-old daughter, Katie, and a 5-week-old son, Kyle! My daughter has a Britax Decathalon and my husband balked at the price when I bought it, but I didn’t care. After watching your video, I know that I made the right decision. When my son is old enough to move into a larger car seat, he will get her seat, and she will get a Britax Regent! Thank you so much for sharing so that other children may benefit. God Bless you!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
There is also …
There is also another 5-point harness seat designed for children over age 1 and up to 60 pounds – it is the Safegard Go Seat. Sells for $199 and well worth every penny. This video shows what can easily happen when kids aren’t properly secured. Take it to heart and don’t think that just because they make the loose-type boosters that it is ok to use them for your precious babies, even after they’ve grown into ‘big kids’. Hopefully our laws will soon change about this.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I just realized …
I just realized this today from this video and others and am now making it importaint to get a 5 point seat for my 4 yr old her cheap boster seat i knew couldnt be that safe but thought well they sell it so it has to be…thanks so much..my son is in one already hes 16 months so hes good
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
A Britax Regent it …
A Britax Regent it is!
Thank you very much for this video and may you take comfort in knowing you have helped keep at least our children safer int he car.
Kyle is beautiful, RIP baby.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
God bless you and …
God bless you and thank you for your strength and your gift to the world. I am so sorry for your loss! You are saving lives by sharing this information.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for sharing your loss with the world. Our playgroup has been circulating your video, and it has been a GOD send. We are all making sure that we pass it along. Too many people don’t know just how many children are in grave danger each and every second of the day.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I’m not saying …
I’m not saying anything that others have not already commented on, but I want you to know that your video is helping people. I have four children, all small for their size. My 9 year old weighs fifty pounds and is in a booster. After researching this and finding your video I will put her back into a 5 point harness seat along with her younger siblings. I am going to forward the link to your video to our local group of parents. May it help others as it has helped me.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I’m SOOO sorry for …
I’m SOOO sorry for your loss. My son is 3 1/2 and was moved to a booster seat a few weeks ago, because his former seat only went to 40″ (and 50lbs, but I was only looking at the height maximum). He’s only 31 lbs, and since getting the booster, something didn’t seem right. I had NO IDEA he should still be in a 5pt harness. THANK YOU for sharing your story. We will be buying a new seat immediately.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I have worked in …
I have worked in the Emergency Room for over 10 years and consider this very good advice. Now with two children, I and am very aware of safety. I am sorry for your loss. I am sure with this well thought video your son’s loss with result in saving many children lives in accidents.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
omg im so srry! my …
omg im so srry! my auntie sent me this video on facebook and i cried forever. this hits me really hard as my i have 2 smaller siblings. One 4 and the other 3. im so srry for wut happend to ur son and he looked like he loved life.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I am so terribly …
I am so terribly sorry for your loss, he seemed so full of energy and joy…
Thank you for sharing the specifics of the tragic loss of your son
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Thank you and bless …
Thank you and bless you. You have just stopped me from buying a booster seat for my child. SO sorry for your loss. allah yer7umah.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I’ve always found 5 …
I’ve always found 5 point harnesses to be very important just because I felt that way in my gut yet many of my friends move their kids to booster cause they think it’s easier. I have since posted your video on my myspace and hope not only my friends but many others may see it. Your loss broke my heart and I cried a lot. God bless your family and I’m so glad your getting your message out there!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I am so sorry for …
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank You for posting this. I was just doing a google search for carseats when I saw this video. My husband and I were getting ready to purchase a booster seat for my son because I thought he was getting to big for a regular carseat. After watching this we will be keeping him in a 5 point harness carseat. Thank You So much again for posting this. Again I am so so sorry for your loss.