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Did you know motor vehicle crashes
are the leading cause of death and disability for children,
responsible for 1400 deaths and nearly 300,000 severe injuries each year.
Without a doubt, child safety seats are the answer. They are 71%
effective in reducing injury and death, but only when used
correctly. Sadly, 9 out of 10 seats are installed incorrectly and
still about 40% of children are riding in vehicles unrestrained.
The Child Saver Program at the Safety Council of Palm
Beach County, Inc. has worked very hard through the years to reverse this
sad, but true epidemic. The way we help families in Palm Beach County is
to educate and offer child safety seats (when available), at a reduced
price for those in need.
Remember, always buckle children in the back seat,
especially if you have a passenger side airbag. Never put a rear
facing child safety seat in front of an airbag, unless you have a turn off
switch and the switch is in the "off" position. Read your owner’s
manual and follow the weight and height restrictions. Make sure your child
and child safety seat meets the American Academy of Pediatrics guideline
of rear-facing up to 1 year and 20 pounds. If your child’s safety seat
does not move an inch to the left or right when pulling on the base, and
if all other directions were followed correctly, you might have a proper
installation. For further information check with your owner’s manual in
your vehicle, or call the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Car Seats are available for families in
need on Friday's only. Hours are 8:30am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Please call ahead to make sure technician is available. 561-845-8233 x12. |
