September 15 – 21, 2024 Keeping children safe while traveling is a top priority for parents and caregivers, and most believe that they know how to properly install and use their child’s car seat. Sadly, motor vehicle crashes are still a leading cause of death for children and national data indicates that 46% of car […]

September 15 – 21, 2024 Planning an Event for Child Passenger Safety Week? Click here to register your event online. Register your Child Passenger Safety Week Event online! Pennsylvania is joining States across the country in celebrating Child Passenger Safety Week 2024 and Seat Check Saturday. Community car seat check events educate parents on the correct selection

September 15 – 21, 2024 Share the Success of your Child Passenger Safety Week Event Click here to submit your event data online. Submit your Child Passenger Safety Week 2024 event data online!Thank you for educating families on the correct selection and use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts during Child Passenger Safety Week 2024.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TRAININGS Certification Courses The CPS Certification course provides the training necessary to become a certified CPS technician. This four-day course establishes CPS certification for a two-year cycle. The fee is $95. To register, go to cert.safekids.org. Butler County*Course ID: PA20240222252Dates: September 25 – 28, 2024Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pmCranberry Township Public

The Right Car Seat – Used The Right Way Car Seat Features to Love Whether you are selecting your child’s first car seat or you are an experienced parent buying your child’s next car seat, here are some features that can help achieve correct use for a safe ride. Always read and follow the car

Planning Holiday Travel with Child Passenger Safety in Mind Planning to travel over the holiday? Add safety to your travel plans. Tips to prepare for road conditions, car seat safety and keeping children entertained. Road Trip Safety List Vehicle: Make sure your vehicle is in good working order.  Have your car serviced to identify needed

Be Safe – Be Seen for a Safe Halloween Make Halloween a Safe and Fun-filled Holiday by Taking a Few Simple Precautions COSTUMES Choose a costume that fits well and does not cause a trip or fall. Make sure costumes include white or bright colors like bright yellow, blaze orange, or day-glow green to make

Select the Right Car Seat for a Small Infant Which car seat is the right car seat? There is no one answer because it depends. The right car seat is one that fits the child, fits your car, and you can install correctly every time. Not every infant will fit perfectly in every car seat. Check the

2018 AAP Recommendations for Car Seat Use The 2018 recommendation that all children be secured in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible is a significant change that was based on motor vehicle crash data in the United States.  This recommendation highlights the need to support a child’s head, neck and spine and the