Travel with safety and peace of mind.  Our comprehensive Hands-On Car Seat Installation service empowers you with the knowledge and skills to keep your child safer during every car ride.  This course includes:

  • Professional Car Seat Installation: Step-by-step guidance for installing the car seat in the optimal vehicle seating position, along with hands-on training to master the installation process yourself.
  • Harnessing and Adjustment: Learn how to adjust and harness effectively and to adapt the car seat as your child grows — either by practicing with your child present or using our specialized training dolls.
  • Baseless Car Seat Installation Training: Applicable for certain car seat models, this training ensures you’re equipped to install your car seat securely without a base, whenever needed.
  • Safety Tips for In-and-Around the Car: Insights on preventing risks such as projectiles, coats, accessories, and managing all passenger dynamics to maintain a safe environment.
  • Next Steps: Recommendations on transitioning through next car seat stages as your child develops.
  • Follow-Up Support: Optional remote support to answer any further questions you may have before or after your appointment.
  • Visit our ‘What to Expect‘ section for more details.

Session Duration: Typically 30-60 minutes, plus an extra 20 minutes for extra seats or bases.

Begin your travels with confidence!

Single Car Seat

$70
  • Complete guided comprehensive in-person installation service
  • At our Staten Island, NY location
  • Typically 30-60 minute session

Additional Seats

+30each
  • For multiple children, additional vehicles or bases
  • Requires add’l 15-20 minutes per seat

House-Call Service

Cost based on location
  • Service at your convenient location
  • Available throughout NY, NJ, CT, PA
  • Contact us for rates
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If youre someone who has read both your vehicle and car seat manuals, reviewed manufacturer video tutorials, and still find yourself wondering if you did it all correctly, this is the service for you.  

A one-on-one virtual car seat check with our experts allows us to quickly troubleshoot any questions you may have, while ruling out any installation issues. During your 20-minute (per child) session, you can expect to receive feedback on your child’s car seat fit, a review of your installation, and recommendations if any adjustments are required.  

We understand that your time is valuable, and we appreciate that you’ve chosen us. When you book an appointment with us, we reserve that time exclusively for you. To ensure that we provide you and all our clients with the best possible service, here are a few important reminders about our appointment policy:

  • 24-Hour Notice for Changes: Life happens, and we totally get that! If you need to adjust your plans, we kindly ask that you provide us with at least 24 hours’ notice. This allows us to minimize disruptions and, if possible, offer your reserved time to someone else who may be in need of our services.
  • Late Cancellation: We strive to be as accommodating and understanding as possible. However, in the event of a late cancellation, a small fee may be applied at the time of rescheduling. This policy helps us maintain a fair and efficient scheduling system for all our clients.
  • Late Arrival: Running behind schedule? No worries, just let us know! We’ll do everything in our power to accommodate your appointment time and work to prevent the need for a full reschedule. Our policy allows a 20-minute grace period if we’re unable to contact you.
  • Proactive Appointment Confirmation: We take the initiative to confirm your appointment within 24 hours beforehand. Please be aware that if we do not receive your confirmation, we reserve the right to cancel the appointment to accommodate other clients efficiently.
  • No-Show Policy: If you miss your appointment without prior notification, please understand that a fee might be applied before scheduling your new appointment. This ensures that our services remain fair and accessible to all clients.

At How-to-SAFETY, we are committed to promoting the safest practices for use of vehicle child restraint systems, adhering to the guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Our guidance reflects the highest standards for child occupant safety, often exceeding federal and state law minimums.

  • Guidance on Best Practices: Our services are designed to empower caregivers with knowledge and options, promoting the safest practices for child passenger safety. Best practice is the “gold standard” of protection. It is the most acceptable way to transport a child safely on the basis of the child’s age, weight, height, and body development.
  • Legal and Manufacturer Compliance: Our duty is to guide you without endorsing any action that contradicts state laws. In adherence to these standards, we reserve the right to decline service in cases where the requested assistance would require us to act against these legal guidelines. We take this stance to uphold the highest safety standards and ensure that our services are in complete alignment with legal and manufacturer directives. Our priority is the well-being and safety of your child, and we appreciate your understanding in these matters.
  • Car Seat Requirements: Your car seat must:
    • Be suitable for your child’s age and size within the specified limits.
    • Comply with US Safety Standard FMVSS-213.
  • Parental Choice and Responsibility: While we provide guidance based on best practices, the final decision rests with you, the caregiver. It is our responsibility to ensure you are well-informed about the safest options for your child. Our role is to provide you with all the necessary information and available options, enabling you to make informed choices regarding the securement of your child in the appropriate car seat or booster seat.

*** If you have any concerns or need clarification regarding your car seat’s compatibility or appropriateness, please contact us before your appointment.

We appreciate your trust in How-to-SAFETY and are committed to supporting you in ensuring the highest safety standards for your child.

We offer a variety of payment methods for your convenience. You can choose to pay for service using cash, credit card, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp.

Our primary aim is to ensure safety and prevent injuries. We understand that the cost of services can sometimes be a barrier, and we don’t want this to stop caregivers from accessing the help they need. Please know that if our standard rates are beyond your budget, we’re here to work with you to find a solution that fits. Please feel comfortable discussing this when you’re scheduling your appointment.

The sole objective of this program and/or service, offered by How-To-Safety, is to diminish the occurrence of improper child safety seat installations through educational means. While this program and/or service is conducted with utmost diligence, it’s imperative to recognize its limitations:

  1. Assessment Limitations: This program and/or service does not encompass a complete evaluation of the child safety seat’s overall quality, safety, or condition. Furthermore, it does not extend to the assessment of any provided child safety seat or any vehicle component, including but not limited to vehicle seats or safety belts.
  2. No Guarantee of Safety: Acknowledge that participation in this program and/or service does not, in any circumstance, guarantee the safety of a child in the event of a vehicle collision. The dynamics of vehicle collisions are complex and multifactorial; hence, safety cannot be assured solely by the proper installation of a child safety seat.
  3. User Responsibility: It is incumbent upon the user to thoroughly read and adhere to the instruction manuals of both the vehicle and the child safety seat. Understanding and following the manufacturer’s guidelines is crucial for optimizing the safety seat’s effectiveness.
  4. Unintentional Damages: While every effort is made to handle your vehicle and child safety seat with the utmost care, How-To-Safety acknowledges that unintentional damages may occur during the service. In such instances, How-To-Safety and its representatives are released from liability for any unintentional damages to your vehicle, child safety seat, or any other property.
  5. Physical Injury Disclaimer: The process of installing child safety seats can be physically demanding and may involve working in tight spaces. There exists a potential risk of minor injuries to individuals engaging in the installation process. By participating in this program and/or service, individuals acknowledge and accept the risk of such injuries. How-To-Safety and its representatives are hereby released from liability for any injuries sustained by individuals during the installation process, provided that these injuries result from the individual’s actions during the hands-on training and are not due to negligence on the part of How-To-Safety or its representatives.
  6. Release of Liability: In consideration of the educational service provided, the user hereby absolves How-To-Safety, including its divisions, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, and any other operating entities, as well as any participants of the program and/or service, from any present or future claims, liabilities, damages, or injuries that may arise from a vehicle collision or any related incident.

This disclaimer is intended to define the scope of services provided and to limit liability to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your participation in this program and/or service signifies acknowledgment and acceptance of these terms.