more car seat checks this September at Dayton Children’s!

September 15-21 is Child Passenger Safety Week (CPS Week), a week-long campaign to educate parents and caregivers about all the different ways to keep kids safe while in the car!

Nearly half (46%) of all car seats are improperly installed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Through the month of September, Safe Kids Worldwide (an organization  dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries) will host nearly 500 car seat events and inspection stations across the country. Dayton Children's is proud to be a part of this effort by offering guidance from certified child passenger safety technicians on proper car seat and booster seat installation and usage, with a focus on the use of tethers.

This week is a great time to make sure your child's car seat is installed correctly and this week we have several opportunities to do that as well as tips for focusing on safety this week and beyond!

how to get your child's car seat checked this week

While car seats are designed to keep kids safe, they can be tricky to install correctly. Did you know, there are over 30 sites in Dayton and the surrounding areas where you can get your car seat checked for free all year round?

Check out our car seat fitting station map to find one that's closest to you and get an appointment scheduled for a car seat check today!  

Dayton Children's is also hosting a free car seat check event for National Seat Check Saturday at Dayton Children’s Connor Child Health Pavilion (located at 1010 Valley St. Dayton, Ohio 45404)

Appointments are available to book for:

• Tuesday, September 17, 2024 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m
• Saturday, September 21, 2024 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m

Book your appointment now

what can I expect at a car seat check?

During a car seat check, you will be greeted and helped by certified child passenger safety technician! During the 30 to 45 minute inspection, this tech will: 

• Check your car seat for expiration and recalls
• Cover important education on how to properly use your car seat for your child and how to correctly install the car seat in your vehicle.
• Answer questions you may have about keeping your child safe in the car
• Offer advice or recommendations on accessories to skip or keep on the car seat!

If you are interested in experiencing a car seat check, Dayton Children’s offers car seat checks once a month. Book your appointment with using our car seat check booking page.

To learn more about Dayton Children’s car seat program please visit our website here.  

get rewarded for safety this week!

If you want an opportunity to get rewarded for focusing on safety, you'll want to take part in Target's Car Seat Trade-in Event!

If you have an expired car seat or one that a child has outgrown, you can bring an old car seat or base to your local Target and drop it in the designated box inside the store between 9/15—9/28.

Using the Target Circle program, you will be eligible to get a Target Circle Bonus that you can use to get 1 new car seat, stroller or home gear item!

Learn more about how the trade-in program works here.