Choose the one that gives the car seat a snug fit. The next tip shows you how to get that snug fit. Does the car seat have a snug fit? Do the Inch Test to find out. This rule applies for forward-facing car seats and rear-facing car seats and when the seat is secured with either the seat belt or LATCH.
Many car seat checks are currently cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, however, there are some that are being held virtually or in-person with safety measures. See the Child Passenger Safety page on their website for all listings.
Their program can also connect families who need it with low-cost car seats. To contact their program, call the best number for your area from those listed on their website, or send an email to OregonCarSeatSafety gmail. Safe Kids Oregon works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States.
Safe Kids Oregon is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Find an event. Find an Expert. Do it Yourself. Take time to read the owner manuals for both your vehicle and your car seat.
Each type of car seat is different. We have more tips for installing seats for babies , little kids and big kids. Find the Best Place in the Car The back seat is best. When you go to get help with your car seat make sure you go to a certified car seat technician.
Then you will know you are getting the best information available. Doctors are a specialist in the medical field and treating a human body. They are not necessarily an expert on injury prevention or car crashes. We want to help you have the best information available. And if you need a local technician to do a car seat check of your seat, go here to find a car seat technician near you.
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Sometimes hospitals or churches offer low-cost or free car seats for those in need. It will take you to the Safe Kids search.
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