Car Seat Inspection
FREE Car Seat Inspection Event May 11, 2024
Is your child safe?
Our office, in cooperation with the Crawford County Health Department, is hosting a free child car seat inspection.
The car seat safety event will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9am to 5pm.
Location:
Coroner's office in Crawford County;
501 E Washington Blvd, Cuba, MO 65453
Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to answer questions and assist parents and caregivers in the proper use and installation of their car seats. The event is sponsored by the Crawford County Health Department and the Coroner's office.
Most parents try to protect their children by using car seats, but car seat use can be confusing, which can lead to misuse and possible injury to a child in a crash. According to safe Kids, four out of five car seats checked in Missouri has at least one error in use, with some having multiple errors. During the checkup, car seats will be checked to be sure they are appropriate for the child who is riding in them and that the seats are not recalled or expired. Technicians will assist families with the installation of the seat, using either the LATCH system or the seat belt. Guidance wil be given on how to correctly secure the child in the car seat, including how tight the harness should be, which harness slots should be used and correct positioning of the harness clip. Each car seat inspection will take about 30 minutes. Parents should bring the car seat instructions and their vehicle owner's manual if available. Although not necessary, it helps to have the child present so he/she can be fitted to the seat.
We encourage parents, grandparents, and others to take advantage of this opportunity. Don't wait until you have a crash to find out that your car seat was being used incorrectly. Parents are often surprised to learn they were doing something wrong with their car seat, but they are so appreciative when they leave the event, knowing their child is riding safer.
Please call to make an appointment to reserve your time slot so we have enough time to take care of each individual car/family.
To schedule a time slot call:
Crawford County Health Department
Contact: Angie Copling, LP/Public Health Nurse
Phone: 573-775-7658 or 573-775-2555, option #2
Email: angie.copling@loha.mo.gov
