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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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