Is your child’s car seat right for them?

Having your child in a car seat is one of the best ways you can protect them while they’re in a car. There are state laws regarding age, height and weight. Here in Florida, children 5 years and younger must be in a car seat. See the complete list here.

Buying a car seat for your child is important and there is a lot of information available on these seats. It’s not easy finding the “right” car seat. The Ultimate Car Seat Guide is a great resource to learn about car seats. It provides useful tips for parents and caregivers to keep kids safe while riding in cars. It even gives tips on when it’s time for a new car seat. Ultimately, it’s best to have the seat installed or checked by a professional.

If you are thinking a good car seat is too expensive and won’t fit into your budget, there are options. If your child doesn’t have a car seat, or has outgrown their car seat, you may be able to get one for a small donation or free from a family member. You can register for a “Car Seat Class” where a nationally certified child passenger safety technician will teach and assist you as you install the car seat into your vehicle. These classes are offered on numerous dates and various locations.  The goal of these classes is to ensure that every child travels safely.

Today’s Parent published an article 7 Car Seat Mistakes You’re Probably Making. If you haven’t had your child’s seat checked, it’s probably not in the proper position putting your child at risk.  There are several car seat check locations  which will check your child’s car seat installation.