Have you installed your car seats correctly? It is estimated that as high as 80% of car seats are not installed correctly (95% in the Spokane area). Recognizing the danger, Craig Swapp & Associates have partnered with KREM TV to help Spokane area parents get free inspections of car seats to ensure children are kept safe in the car. Click here for the full details:
http://special.krem.com/splash/kidssafety/041612/
Here are car seat recommendations
Babies
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends parents keep children rear facing up to at least the second birthday. The old adage “12 months and 20 pounds” used to be the bare minimum, and is no longer the recommended requirement.
Children Age 2-4
Young children are safest when riding rear-facing in a back seat. The AAP recommends parents keep their children in a harnessed car seat as long as possible. Depending on your car seat and child’s weight or height, you may be able to keep your child rear-facing longer before adjusting the car seat to face forward. It’s also important to make sure and use the full harness as long as the seat allows.
Children 5+
For children under 4 feet 9 inches tall, and less than 100 pounds, a car seat or booster seat is recommended for optimum safety.
Here are the times and locations you can get your car seat checked.
Child Safety Seat Check
April 28th • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Bi Mart
2221 First Street • Cheney, WA
Child Safety Seat Check
July 14th • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Shopko
4515 S. Regal • Spokane, WA
Child Safety Seat Check
August 25th • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Shopko
9520 N. Newport Highway
Child Safety Seat Check
Sept. 13th • 10:00am – 2:00pm
NE Youth Center
3004 E. Queen • Spokane, WA
Child Safety Seat Check
Sept. 22nd • 10:00am – 2:00pm
Dishman Dodge
7700 E. Sprague • Spokane, WA
Child Safety Seat Check
Oct. 13th • By Appointment Only
Spokane Regional Health District
1001 W. College • Spokane WA • (509) 324-1530 to schedule
