A new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey shows that parents are making five significant mistakes when using car seats and booster seats. It also found that one in five parents do not read any instructions when installing seats.
“The key to keeping kids safe is to make sure your child is in the right seat for their age and size - and to make sure that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle,” said Secretary Ray LaHood. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of the many resources available to ensure you’ve done everything to properly protect your child.”
At Child Safety Seat Check-Up Events and Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations, you can learn how to transport your child safely.
Check Up Events in the Area:| 10/20/2012 10:00AM-12:00PM | Sherwood Police Department 20495 SW Borchers Dr Sherwood Oregon 97140 | |||||||||||
Notes:No appointment necessary, drop in between posted hours. To ensure correct installation and faster service, please read and bring your car seat instructions and vehicle owners manual. A certified technician will help parents and caregivers learn to install and use their child restraints properly. Each car seat check will take about 30 - 40 minutes.
www.safekids.org | ||||||||||||
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