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Car Seats
& Boosters
Automobile crashes are the number one preventable
crippler and killer of children. Correct and consistent use of a
child seat or seat belt can greatly reduce the chance of injury
or death by more than 60%.
Tips:
- There is no "best" car seat. The
best seat is one that fits your child, has easy to adjust harness
and can be secured tightly with your vehicle seat belt system.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of the child car seats or have a free child safety
seat checks. Locations listed below.
- Put children in the back seat. It's the safest
place. (If there are not enough seat belts in the rear seats,
usually the oldest/largest child would be the most appropriate
to seat in the front, making sure lap and shoulder belts are properly
fastened and move the vehicle seat back as far
 as
possible away from the dashboard.)
- Select the type of child safety restraints
appropriate for the child's age and weight.
- Don't start the car until everyone buckles
up-every time.
- For questions and more information please
consult the list of links on this webpage.
The time to protect your child is before
the need arises. Adults be a role models, always buckle your own
seat belt and protect your child in a child car seat or seat belt
every time you ride in a motor vehicle.
Free Child Safety Seat Checks:
A certified car seat technician will check
for:
- Appropriate seat for the child
- Recalls
- Proper installation
Locations:
- SOUTH KITSAP FIre & Rescue
1974 Fircrest Drive SE, Port Orchard
By appointment only
Call 360-871-2411 to schedule
- North Kitsap Fire and Rescue
26642 Miller Bay Rd NE near Kingston
2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00am to 1:00pm
No appointment necessary
By appointment only
Call 360-297-3619 to schedule
- Naval Hospital Bremerton
Inspections open to military beneficiaries
By appointment only
Call 360-475-4541 to schedule
- GIG Harbor Fire and Medic ONE
6711 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor
By appointment: 253-851-5111
FREE HELP LINES:
The Safety Restraint Coalition
1-800-BUCK-L-UP (1-800-282-5587)
Spanish Speaking Line: 1-877-788-8432
Info@800bucklup.org
Mary Bridge Car Seat Help
253-403-1417
www.multicare.org/childhoodsafety
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