{"id":57017,"date":"2024-09-16T10:48:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=57017"},"modified":"2024-09-16T10:48:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:48:07","slug":"batavia-child-passenger-safety-week-september-21st-is-national-seat-check-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/09\/16\/batavia-child-passenger-safety-week-september-21st-is-national-seat-check-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/Child Passenger Safety Week\/ September 21st is National Seat Check Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The City of Batavia Fire Department Is Offering Free Car Seat Checks by Certified Technicians<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 15-21. The annual safety week ends with National Seat Check Saturday, a day for parents and caregivers to receive free instruction on how to correctly install and use the right car seats for their children. The City of Batavia Fire Department announced today that certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks on Saturday, September 21, 2024, beginning at 1000 am at City of Batavia Headquarters. Technicians will check car seats, let caregivers know if their children are in the right seats for their ages and sizes, and show them how to install the right seats correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, many parents are overconfident about their car seats. They think they\u2019re protecting their kids, but almost half of car seats are either the wrong seat for the child\u2019s age and size, or the seats are installed incorrectly. That puts children at risk. According to NHTSA, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children. Every day in 2022, an average of three children 14 and younger were killed in crashes, and another 429 were injured. We know parents love their kids, so they\u2019ll do everything in their power to protect them. An easy way to do that is to double-check their car seats \u2014 it\u2019s worth making sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to NHTSA, more than a third (39%) of children 14 and younger who died in crashes in 2022 in cars, pickups, vans, and SUVs were unbuckled. The safety agency wants caregivers to know that it\u2019s never safe to ride unbuckled in a passenger vehicle \u2014 no matter how short the trip or how big the vehicle. More than half (52%) of the child passengers 14 and younger killed in pickup trucks in 2022 were unrestrained \u2014 more than any other vehicle category. Bigger vehicles don\u2019t protect child passengers, but car seats, booster seats, and seat belts do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to child passengers, there is a right seat for every age and developmental stage \u2014 from infants to teens. Whether it\u2019s a rear-facing car seat, a forward-facing car seat installed with a tether, a booster seat, or a seat belt, a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician can put parents\u2019 minds at ease by discussing correct car seat selection and showing them how to correctly install that seat in their vehicle. Children should stay in each seat and position until they outgrow those limits, and it\u2019s important for all children under 13 to ride in the back seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Saturday\u2019s times don\u2019t work for your schedule, but you\u2019d still like to have your car seats checked, contact the City of Batavia Fire Department at 585-345-6375 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NHTSA.gov also has free resources available to caregivers. Learn about the different car seat types, read NHTSA\u2019s research-based recommendations, and find and compare car seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important for caregivers to register their car seats with the manufacturer so they can be notified in the event of a recall. Download NHTSA\u2019s SaferCar app, which allows users to save their vehicle, car seat, and tire info in a virtual garage. If any of the saved equipment is included in a safety recall, the app will send a notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on child car seat safety, as well as how to find other car seat check events, go to www.nhtsa.gov\/therightseat.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The City of Batavia Fire Department Is Offering Free Car Seat Checks by Certified Technicians Press release Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 15-21. The annual safety \u2026<\/p>\n

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