9/12 is National Child Seat Check Saturday

Child safety seats are an extremely effective way of reducing the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. But nearly 73 percent of child restraints are not installed or used correctly. Nearly half of children who die in crashes are completely unrestrained. It’s time we make sure our children are safe.

Safe Kids coalitions around the country are holding approximately 850 vehicle safety events for families during the month of September, including more than 260 car seat checkup events on September 12 for the National Highway Safety Administration’s National Seat Check Saturday.

“It’s the responsibility of every parent and caregiver to make sure their children are safely restrained in a vehicle-on every trip, every time,” said Mitch Stoller, President and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. “We urge every family to get their car seats inspected and learn more about keeping children safe in and around vehicles. When it comes to the safety of a child, there is no room for mistakes.”

To locate a Safe Kids Buckle Up car seat checkup event this Saturday or throughout the year in your community, go to www.usa.safekids.org and click on “find coalitions and events near you.”

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