Safe Kids
NYC, led by New York City Department of Transportation, is holding a free
car-seat checkup event to help parents and caregivers prevent childhood
injuries. This
event is held in partnership with Millennium Development and Bergen Beach Youth
Organization.
Caregivers can attend the event on Tuesday August 12, 3:00 - 6:00, at Bergen Beach Sports Complex, 2335 Bergen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. To schedule an
appointment, call 212-839-4750, or just Drive-in. Read below about how to prepare for a car seat check-up and what to expect.
How-To-SAFETY is joining NYC DOT for the event to help supplement the efforts in
generating awareness about child passenger safety and helping caregivers keep their
children safe in the car.
Car
crashes are a leading cause of
death for children 1-12 years
old. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car
seats, boosters, and seat belts.
How-To-SAFETY is a NYC based, health and safety education service, specializing in
Child Passenger Safety, with car seat fitting locations in Staten Island, NY.
Contact How-To-SAFETY for more information about scheduling a private car seat
inspection and installation at Contact@CarSeatTechnician.com.
9 out of 10 car seats are not installed correctly. Find out if yours is!
Get your
car seats checked by a Certified
Child Passenger Safety Technician.
How to Prepare for the Free Car
Seat Check Event
Expecting parents are
encouraged to have their car seats checked 2-3 months prior to the baby due
date. Don’t wait until the last minute because sometimes babies arrive early!
If possible, purchase a new, unused car seat. Read more about buying
or borrowing used car seats. If you have not yet purchased a car seat and
need some assistance, you can contact us for a consultation.
How to prepare before your appointment:
- Know the
following applicable information - before your car seat check-up.
- For
every child that rides (or expected to ride) in the vehicle:
- Age,
Height, Weight, Any special needs or concerns
- Torso
height, if child will not be present during the seat check. Please sit
your child into the car seat and note where the tops of the child's
shoulders are relative to the back of the seat (to know between which
harness slots are the shoulders).
- If
possible, please read the car seat manual and attempt to install the car
seat before your appointment.
What to
bring to your appointment:
- Your
child's car seat.
- Your
child, if possible. It's best to have your child attend the car seat check
to make sure the seat fits the child properly. If you will not be bringing
your child with you, please make sure to check the child's accurate torso
height as described above.
- The
installation process requires your attention, so having another adult with
you to help watch your child can be very helpful.
- Bring both
the car seat instruction manual and your vehicle owner’s manual to the
appointment, if available.
What to
expect during your appointment:
- Please
allow approximately 20 minutes to 1 hour for each seat installation.
- You will
need to complete a standard form with your contact information.
- Expect
instruction and demonstration on how to correctly install your car
seat(s). We don't just install it for you - you will learn how to
replicate a proper installation.
- We will
ensure you are using the correct seat based on child’s age, weight and
height. State laws, Best Practices and manufacturer guidelines will be
addressed. Find out more about car
seat basics and using
the right seat for your child.
- Check the
car seat for recalls.
- Talk about
next steps in car seat safety, and safety in and around cars.
- Sometimes,
car seats and vehicles are not compatible for proper car seat installation
in the desired, or any vehicle seating positions. In that event, it is
recommended to replace the car seat with a more compatible one, and
reschedule the car seat check.