Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Could one of them be yours? Is your child’s car seat on a recall list? Would you like your child’s car seat checked? Then go see the St. Cloud Police Department at its checkup event.
On Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m. at the SCPD, certified technicians will:
• Fill out a car seat check form to document the process (including car seat type, location in the vehicle, misuse observations, etc.). The form may be electronic or on paper.
• Review car seat selection appropriate for your child’s age, weight, and height, as well as review factors that affect proper use.
• Review the car seat instruction manual and the vehicle owner’s manual to ensure that both are being followed correctly.
• Ensure that an appropriate seating position in the vehicle is being used.
• Check the car seat for recalls, visible damage, and expiration date.
• Guide your installation of the car seat. You are encouraged to ask to learn how to install the car seat in different seating positions with different installation techniques.
• Discuss the next steps for your child, such as when to move to the next type of car seat.
• Discuss your state laws and best practice recommendations for occupant safety.
• Discuss the benefits of everyone riding properly restrained, including all adults.
• Discuss safety in and around the vehicle.
SCPD asks those wishing to participate in the event to practice social distancing when possible and to wear a mask when unable to practice social distancing for the safety of the technicians.
