{"id":937,"date":"2015-09-18T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=937"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:40:20","slug":"child-seat-safety-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/child-seat-safety-check\/","title":{"rendered":"National Seat Check Saturday: Child Seat Safety Check"},"content":{"rendered":"

A properly sized and installed car seat can reduce the risk of fatality among infant passengers by 71% and 54% for toddlers in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, many parents think<\/em> they\u2019ve installed their car seat correctly when, in too many cases, they have not. National Seat Check Saturday<\/strong> is the perfect time for parents to assure their children\u2019s car seats are installed properly. In addition to the campaign being dedicated to educating parents on the correct ways to install car seats, it also provides safety tips to help parents choose the right car seat for their child.<\/p>\n

Find a child seat safety check location near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Seat Check Saturday Events<\/h2>\n

During National Car Seat Check Saturday and in conjunction with Child Passenger Safety Week,<\/a> many businesses throughout the country will be offering free car-seat inspections<\/strong>. These\u00a0\u00a0 businesses will include schools, hospitals, fire and police stations, retail stores, banks, car dealerships, and civic buildings. In Florida, you can find an event in Tampa, Cape Coral, Port Orange, West Palm Beach, and Starke but child seat inspections are provided year-round in many other locations and in cities nationwide.<\/p>\n

To find a National Seat Check Saturday event near you or to find any business that inspects proper car seat installation at any time of the year, visit the Safer Car website<\/a> and choose your state or enter your zip code.<\/p>\n

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Tips for Choosing the Right Car Seat or Booster Seat<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve made it no secret that we side with the experts who say that children should remain rear-facing until they have outgrown the recommended size or weight listed by the manufacturer. We also understand though that children all grow at different rates and the cars they ride in are of all different sizes. As the parent, it is up to you to decide when your child is ready but here are the bare minimums to abide by:<\/p>\n