Child Passenger Safety
The best way to know if you are properly installing your car seat or if your car seat is the right fit for your kids is to have it checked by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician!
LBPHD has a CPS technician on site at our office in Burwell, that is availalbe for appointments to inspect your carseat!
Carseats and booster provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. That is why it is so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car. Follow these important steps to choose the right seat, install it correct and keep you child safe!
Find the right carseat
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Learn about the four types of car seats
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Follow NHTSA's carseat recommendations based on your childs age and size
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Find and compare car seats with NHTSA's car seat finder
Install your car seat correctly
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Understand the parts of your seat
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Follow carseat installation instructions
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Get your carseat inspected
Keep your child safe in a car seat
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Register your car seat and sign up for recall notices to receive safety updates
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Read the car seats instructions manual and the vehicle's owner manual on car seat installation.
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Every seat needs to be installed using either the lower anchors or the seat belt to secure it in place, not both.
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It should not move side-to-side or front-to-back more than 1 inch.
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Forward facing seat-connect tether strap to the tether anchor and tighten. Very important as it limits forward head movement during impact.
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Rear-facing seat-Use correct recline angle.
