How-To-SAFETY is conducting a FREE child car seat inspection and installation event on Staten Island, NY taking place September 19, 2015. Invitations are extended to parents with children ages newborn-12 y/o, expecting parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) will be on-hand to teach parents and caregivers how to choose the right car seats for their children and how to install and use the seat correctly.
Event Details: How-To-Safety car seat check-up event will be available to the community on Saturday, September 19 at Posh Baby & Teen (2935 Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, New York 10309), between 10:00am-6:00pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but to minimize your wait time and guarantee assistance, appointments are recommended. Scheduling in advance will also allow us to be prepared for your specific needs. To schedule your free appointment, contact How-To-SAFETY by calling (347) 674-3838, emailing Contact@HowToSafety.com or registering at www.HowToSafety.com/Contact.
**Posh Baby Giveaway: In support of child passenger safety awareness, Posh Baby & Teen is raffling an Uppababy G-LITE stroller ($160 value) for all attendees of the Seat Check Saturday event. Just stop over (appointment not required) to meet the How-To-Safety specialists at Posh Baby & Teen’s newly launched car seat and stroller department. Receive information and professional pointers, car seat recommendations, and sign up for the raffle.
About Child Passenger Safety Week: Established by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), National Seat Check Saturday is part of Child Passenger Safety Week, September 13-19. The week is dedicated to teaching parents and caregivers about the importance of correct installation and use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Parents will also be reminded of the importance of registering car seats with the manufacturer so they can be notified in the event of a recall.
NHTSA recommends keeping children rear-facing as long as possible, up to the top height or weight allowed by their particular seats. Once a child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, he/she is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness. After outgrowing the car seats, children should be placed in booster seats until they’re big enough to fit seat belts properly without help from a booster seat. The safest place for all kids under 13 is in the back seat of the car.
For more information on child road safety, as well as how to find other car seat check events, go to safercar.gov/parents.
About How-To-Safety:
How-To-SAFETY is a Staten Island based, health and safety education service, specializing in Child Passenger Safety, offering car seat inspection, installation, and lessons at one of their locations, or at the caregiver’s convenient location throughout New York City and parts of New Jersey. How-To-Safety is dedicated to raising awareness of child injury prevention and to caregiver road safety education. For more information about How-To-Safety, visit www.HowToSafety.com
About Posh Baby & Teen:
Posh Baby & Teen is the go-to destination for expecting parents for a full line of only the safest rated furniture, bedding and novelties. Located in 2935 Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, New York 10309, Posh Baby and Teen’s furniture consultants have over 40 years of combined experience in the industry, offering a variety of baby furniture, nursery sets , strollers, car seats, baby gear, and more. Delivery and Assembly is available to NY and NJ residents. poshbabyusa.com
How to Prepare for the Free Car Seat Check Event
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).
- For every child that rides (or expected to ride) in the vehicle:
- 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.