
Please contact the hosting agency if you need additional information. *If you cannot make it to an event or appointment, watch installation videos and do the best you can until you can get your car seat checked by a certified CPS technician.Ĭlick here to read more about what to expect during a car seat check.Įspere un evento de chequeo o visite a un Técnico de Seguridad de Niños como Pasajeros (CPS en inglés) para asegurarse de que los niños viajan completamente seguros.Ī note about the Calendar and Resources on this page: All programs and events are coordinated by individual agencies. Plan Ahead: It is recommended that expectant parents have car seat(s) checked two to three months priorto due date*.
#CAR SEAT CHECK POINTS INSTALL#
Be prepared to learn, not just watch the CPS technician install the car seat. You may want to bring another adult along to help watch your child.

Know your child's height and weight, and bring them if possible.

Please bring car seat instructions and vehicle owner's manual. Plan to Participate: It is helpful to install your car seat to the best of your ability BEFORE the event. All check-up events are tentative due to weather. Metro-area events are well attended and may fill up to capacity prior to posted end time. Each car seat check takes about 30 minutes - multiple seats require additional time. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:Ĭheck-up events are hosted on a first-come, first-served basis and are primarily staffed with community volunteers. (No drop-in service.) Scroll down for listings. Our seat check listings are Agency-Hosted Events or "By Appointment-Only" options. When you leave, you should feel confident about the installation and feel comfortable re-installing it on your own. Working with a CPST will be a one-on-one learning experience. This isn’t like getting an oil change on your car, where you leave the car and go do something else. There are a few things you should know before you meet with a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Child Passenger Safety Looking to have a Car Seat Checked?
