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