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FREE CHILD’S CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS CALENDAR FOR 2016

The image provides guidelines on how to choose the right car seat for children, emphasizing safety and age-appropriate options.

Who: For any caregiver transporting children in vehicles

What: Children’s Seat Safety Check by Nationally Certified Child Passenger Technician

When: Odd months, first Tuesday, 3-5 pm; 30-45″ per seat/child

Where: Oak Harbor Fire Station at 855 E. Whidbey Avenue, 98277
http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=138

Why: Nationally only 1 in 4 child/seats correctly installed; Accidents are the leading cause of death in ages 1-14; More facts at http://www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/section_government/departments/police/cps.shtml

Signup: RSVP encouraged to reserve a time slot – Email Carseats@swfe.org (South Whidbey), or CarSeatsNW@gmail.com (Central & North Whidbey), if planning to show up; please include the number and ages of children; Drop-ins welcome

Bring: Owner’s Manual and Car Seat Owner’s Manual

Sponsored by: Safe Kids Northwest Coalition with South Whidbey Fire/EMS, Whidbey General Hospital EMS, Central Whidbey Fire, Oak Harbor Fire and North Whidbey Fire Depts.

Questions? Email Bill at Carseats@swfe.org (South Whidbey); Email Tina/Ashley at CarseatsNW@gmail.com (Central & North Whidbey)

Alternate Times & Locations for Checks & Classes: https://facebook.com/SafeKidsNorthwest/events,
http://www.kidsincarswa.org,
http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm

Help in Selecting a Car Seat: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/CarSeats/Car-Seat-Safety.htm

Appointments: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bEj0PW1VuHpEXXUPxIIqpGyEFvPyd-eysSa2ikLAik/edit?usp=sharing

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