Safe Kids Douglas County offers FREE car seat checks for parents, grandparents and caregivers in Douglas County. What to expect at a car seat check . . .
A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) will:
Inspect the child restraint and confirm that the child restraint is correct for the size, weight, and age of the child
Provide hands-on instruction and education on best practices to install and use child restraint seats in the vehicle according to car seat manufacturer and vehicle instructions
Offer guidance on how to correctly place a child in the restraint
Answer questions parents or caregivers may have
At a car seat check, parents or caregivers can:
Provide the age and weight for each child
Bring the child(ren) to the inspection station or car seat check event
Provide the vehicle owner's manual and car seat manufacturer instructions
Allow at least 20 to 30 minutes for each seat to be checked
Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs)
What Techs Do
CPSTs use their training and expertise to help parents and caregivers learn how to safely install their child’s car seat and make sure the car seat is the right fit for their child’s size and development.
How to Become a Tech
Interested in learning how to become a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician? Visit Kansas Traffic Resource Office or the National Child Passenger Safety Certification to learn more. To become certified you must be at least 18 years old.
Why Car Seats are Important
Motor vehicle traffic crashes are a leading cause of death. Using car seats, booster seats, and seat belts help keep people in the vehicle and spread crash forces across the strongest parts of the body.
