Car Seat Recommendations
The proper car seat can mean all the difference in a child’s safety during an automobile accident. The National Highway Safety Traffic Association offers a wealth of information on the proper seats to use as well as tips on installation. There are many car seat choices on the market. Use the information below to help you choose the type of car seat that best meets your child’s needs or print out NHTSA’s car seat recommendations for children (PDF, 370 KB).
- Select a car seat based on your child’s age and size, then choose a seat that fits in your vehicle, and use it every time.
- Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions (check height and weight limits) and read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or lower anchors and a tether, if available.
- To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements.
- Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.
Car Seat Installation and Inspection
Whether you’ve just installed a car seat or need help installing or using one, get help at a car seat inspection station near you. Certified technicians will inspect your car seat free of charge, in most cases, and show you how to correctly install and use it.
Cottleville Fire Protection District does not currently have a Certified Technician for installation or inspection, please visit the sites below to find a technician near you.
Car Seat Inspection Stations:
St. Charles County Ambulance District
Full List of Certified Stations in the St. Louis Metro Area