It’s important to keep your car seat in good condition – not only to protect your child, but also to maintain safety on the road. In order to make sure that your car seat is up to snuff, it’s a good idea to get it checked every year. Here are four places you can go to get your car seat inspected.
How to get your car seat checked
If you’re like most parents, you probably take your car seat for granted. But according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year in the United States, more than 2,000 children die in car accidents because they were not properly restrained in their seats.
To make sure your child is safe when travelling in your car, it’s important to get them checked out regularly. The NHTSA recommends that you have your car seat checked at least once a year and every time your child reaches their 4th birthday. Here are a few places where you can get your car seat checked:
-Your local fire department
-A nearby hospital
-A police station
-The manufacturer’s website
What to do if your car seat isn’t safe
If you’re concerned your car seat is not safe, there are a few things you can do. First, check to see if your car has a safety belt for your child. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to get a safety belt for your child and install it. You can also contact the manufacturer of your car seat to inquire about a proper installation. If all else fails, you can take your child to a safe place to ride, like a friend’s house or a nearby park.
What to do if your car seat is unsafe
If you think your car seat may not be safe, there are a few things to do. First, check to see if the car seat is in proper working order by testing it for correct installation according to the car’s manufacturer’s instructions. If the car seat isn’t in proper working order, you can bring it into a car dealership or a certified repair shop to have it fixed. You should also immediately remove your child from the car seat if you’re driving and switch them to a booster seat or another suitable safety device. Finally, if you know your child is likely to be in the backseat of your car for an extended period of time, you may want to consider getting a carseat that attaches directly to the vehicle’s seats.