By the time you have your 2nd or 3rd kid you probably think installing a carseat is a piece of cake (or maybe not, some of those seats can be a bear to move.) But with car crashes being the leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old, car seat installation is something we should never take for granted. It’s best to have your seats checked periodically. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts.
3 out of 4 carseats are not installed correctly. Many factors play into getting that seat just right, the type of car seat, type of vehicle, and method of installation. Before you install your car seat, take some time to read both the car seat instruction manual and your vehicle’s owner manual. This is where you’ll find helpful information on the availability and location of certain safety equipment. The back seat is always the safest place to install a car seat, and your vehicle’s owner manual will give you the information you need to determine which rear seating position is best for proper installation.
Here is a list of upcoming events in Alabama where trained technicians will teach you everything you need to know to make sure your car seat is used and installed correctly.
To find a place near you to get hands on help, visit a child passenger safety technician or attend a car seat check event visit this site and type in your State and Zip code.
For more information on Carseat Safety, visit the NHTSA website.
