Sitting Safely

05/27/2025

Always read your manual to ensure proper installation

Tethers play an important role in keeping children safe. They can limit a child’s head movement and improve the outcome in any type of crash. Need help installing your car seat? Schedule an online appointment: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

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04/25/2025

Another recall announcement: Dorel recalls certain Safety 1st Grow & Go Spirit Sprint car seats.

Click the link to read more:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2025/04/24/child-car-seats-recall-choking-hazard/83253577007/ #

04/14/2025

A recall notice has been issued for certain Chicco MyFit car seats, which exhibit excessive forward head/chest excursion when installed without the tether. Remind caregivers to always secure the tether on forward-facing harnessed car seats.

Two models of the Chicco MyFit Zip Air Harness + Booster Car Seat have been recalled for a safety issue. No injuries have been reported.

03/30/2025

Check out this new tool if you are curious about the different types of seats and their features .

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INSTRUCTORS: Use this free tool to support students in Child Passenger Safety certification training courses and for virtual education: https://www.cpsboard.org/3D-images/

TECHNICIANS: Download the App on Apple, Android and Amazon devices. Make use of detailed views of car seats and booster seats and explore parts of the seats to assist caregivers during checkup events. Search: Car Seat Education App.

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03/28/2025

I will be attending this event as a technician so please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions!

02/17/2024

Remember to always lock your child's seat securely into the vehicle seat. No method is more secure than the other - which ever method you feel most comfortable using correctly each time IS THE BEST ONE! For questions, email, call, or DM. We are here to help!

02/14/2024

These are the most common systems to use when locking your car seat into the car. Every vehicle has its limits and each car seat has is recommended features and uses. For details, always consult your car and car seat manuals. If you still are not sure, please schedule an appointment to have your child's seat inspected.

02/08/2024

IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE: This may affect seats distributed by THE KIDS IN CARS program, Dell Children's hospital. In 2023, Evenflo issued a recall for certain Maestro Combination car seats. Visit NHTSA.gov/recall to see if your child's seat is affected.

Evenflo is recalling the $80 Evenflo Maestro Combination Booster Seat after it failed Consumer Reports’ crash tests. The recall covers more than 18,000 seats made before April 9, 2010.

02/08/2024

POV: When your child may not fit their seat. This quick 2 minute video has great information shared by Consumer Reports. Check it out!!

Car crashes are a leading cause of death among young children. A new child car seat safety test developed by Consumer Reports is designed to better mimic real world accident conditions.