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:
Silverdale:
    Mary Bridge Children’s Health Center,
    Harrison Hospital Facility in Silverdale –
       Flagpole entrance
     1780 NW Myhre Rd. Suite G-220
     1st Wednesday of the Month, 10AM – 2PM
      No appointment necessary
      Call (360) 662-1198 for more information

Bainbridge Island:
   Fire Station #23, 12985 Phelps Rd.
     1st Tuesday of the Month, 10AM – 1PM
     No appointment necessary
     Call (206) 780-1856 for information

Silverdale:
  Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
    3951 NW Randall Way, Silverdale
    3rd Wednesday of every month
    Appointment Required
    Call (360) 337-4647 for appointment

North Kitsap:
  North Kitsap Fire and Rescue
     26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Poulsbo
     Car seat inspection on the
     2nd Saturday of every month from
      9:00AM until 12:00noon
     No appointment necessary
     Call (360) 297-3619 for more information

Naval Hospital Bremerton:
    Inspections available for military families
    Call (360) 475-4997 for more information

Gig Harbor:
   Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One/
    Gig Harbor Police
      6711 Kimball Drive
      3rd Friday of every month from 1PM-3PM