Car Seat Information

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If there is a quick and simple way to save your child’s life would you do it? You may be surprised to learn that the majority of children’s car seats are installed improperly, which can lead to death or injury in an auto accident.

Our Fire Department will help by providing a complete check-up of your child’s car seat. A certified child passenger safety technician will check for over-all safety, correct installation and proper fit. The Car Seat Check-Up events are designed to provide parents and caretakers with the opportunity to learn and practice how to safely install their car seats.

2009 Dates and Locations

Events are from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the following days.

For more information, please call the Public Education Officer at 303-538-7657.

You can also visit www.carseatscolorado.com for other dates and locations.

How’s Your Car Seat Safety IQ?

• Rear-facing infant or convertible restraints should be used until a child is at least one year-old and weighs at least 20 pounds.
• Never put an infant in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag! Infants must ride in the back seat facing the rear of the vehicle. This offers the best protection for your infant’s neck.
• Forward-facing convertible or toddler restraints should be used for children over age one and 20-40 pounds.
• Belt-positioning boosters should be used from the time a child weighs 40 pounds until the adult seat belt fits correctly (approximately 80 pounds and 5 feet tall).
• A shoulder belt should never be placed behind or under the arm of a child.