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CAR SEAT SAFETY
FOUR OUT OF FIVE CAR SEATS ARE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY...

Safe Kids Connecticut provides car seat checks throughout the state, as well as fitting stations.

Fitting stations exist in different locations throughout the state, mostly in police and fire departments.  The fitting stations have all of the needed materials to check child safety seats as well as certified personnel.  

Parents should call to set up an appointment, as many fitting stations check seats on certain days of the week.  Although the large clinics do still occur throughout the state, fitting stations are often more convenient for parents.

In order to allow enough time for your seats to be checked, please arrive early as it takes about ½ hour to check each car seat in your vehicle.

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Click for information on selecting, securing and installing a car seat.  

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2013 CAR SEAT CHECK EVENTS
Scheduled as of May 20, 2013 (Schedule Subject to Change)


May 23, 2013

4:00pm to 7:00pm
Gates GMC Buick Nissan Dealership
143 Boston Post Road
North Windham, CT
*No appointment needed
*Contact:  Marisol Feliciano, 860-714-5477
or via email mfelicia@stfranciscare.org


May 25, 2013

9:00am to 1:00pm
Kohl's
169 Danbury Rd (Route 7)
New Milford, CT
*No appointment needed
*Contact:  Sgt. Dzamko, New Milford Police Department, at 860-355-3133 or kidcarseats@newmilfordpolice.org


May 28, 2013

3:00pm to 6:00pm
Injury Prevention Center
12 Charter Oak Place
Hartford, CT
*Appointment needed
*Contact:  Olga Fruster at ofruster@ccmckids.org or 860-545-8815 for an appointment.


June 15, 2013

1:30pm to 3:30pm
Premier Chevrolet Dealership
512 Providence Road
Brooklyn CT
*No appointment needed
*Contact:  Marisol Feliciano, 860-714-5477
or via email mfelicia@stfranciscare.org

 

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2013 CAR SEAT CLASSES
Please contact cert.safekids.org  for class fees, for location information or to register for a class. All classes require a $75 certification fee, plus a local fee.  To find a car seat instructor, please click here.

July 16 - 19, 2013.  Southington Police Department, 69 Lazy Lane, Southington.  Contact Karen Brock Gallo, 860-545-9977 or kbrock@ccmckids.org for more information.


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CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY IN THE NEWS
Click on a topic below to read more.

Airbags and Children

Airbags, Safety Belts and Car Seats

Car Seat Measurements

Car Seat Safety Check: 8 Common Mistakes You Must Avoid
(Parents Magazine)

Child Restraint Laws (all states)

NHTSA Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings

NHTSA Child Restraint Misuse After a Crash

Spanish Language Educational Materials and Campaign


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SAFE TRANSPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The Safe Transport Program provides information regarding the proper selection of motor vehicle occupant restraint systems (such as child safety seats) for children and adolescents with special health care needs. The information provided by the Safe Transport Program is aimed at parents, health care professionals and child passenger safety technicians.  Click here for more information.

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