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Car Seat Safety

Did you know that as many as one third of Canadian children are not properly restrained when they are traveling in motor vehicles (Transport Canada, 2001). Choosing the right car seat for your child can be a challenging task. With so much variety on the market, a guide to choosing the right car seat that best meets your child?s needs would prove helpful. View Make Every Ride a Safe Ride! (PDF) to find out which type of car seat is most appropriate for your child's age, weight and height.

If you would like your car seat checked, Car Seat Clinics are offered in Perth County to help ensure your child's car seat is installed correctly.

Other Helpful Resources
Websites
Children's car seats and booster cushions: How long are they safe?
Cross Border Shopping and Car Seat Safety
Safe and Secure: Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Child
Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
Tips for Installing Child Car Seats


Pamphlets/Brochures
Keep Kids Safe: Car Time 1-2-3-4 (PDF)
A booklet produced by Transport Canada. It tells you about the four stages of child safety in vehicles and gives you simple instructions and tips on making your car safe for your child.

Is Your Child Safe? (PDF)

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