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Injury Prevention

Child Passenger Safety


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Do you or someone you know have questions on booster seats? Check out Utah's new Boost til 8 website!

 

Each year, motor vehicle crashes kill more children than cancer, homicide, suicide, heart disease, pneumonia and diabetes combined. Find out more.

A child dies every 5 days in Utah due to motor vehicle crashes.

Car Seat Basics

rear-facing car seatRear-Facing Child Safety Seat - Print (502 KB)

Forward-Facing Child Safety Seat - Print (382 KB)

Booster Seats - Print (488 KB)

Seat Belt Only - Print (521 KB)

Car Seat Tips

  • Frequently Asked Car Seat Questions.
  • Read the owner's manual for the car seat and your vehicle. 
  • When installed correctly, the car seat should not move more than one inch side- to-side and front-to-back.
  • Many car seats have an expiration date stamped in the plastic. Car seats should not be used for longer than 5-6 years.
  • Find out if your car seat has been recalled.
  • Use of second hand car seats is not recommended, unless you know the history of the seat. Ensure it has not expired or been recalled.
  • More resources.women with car seats

Car Seat Classes

Learn how to properly install your carseat!  Car seat classes are taught throughout the valley.  Please note that you must call to make a reservation for classes.  Car seats sold on a sliding fee scale (proof of income required).

We also offer short lessons during prenatal classes at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, Pioneer Valley Hospital, and Jordan Valley Medical Center.  Contact May Romo for more information on these offerings.

Car Seat Safety Checks

During the summer months, families can attend our drive-through Community Car Seat Check events, held throughout the valley.

Car seat safety checks are offered by appointment only at our office in Murray.

Or find an car seat fitting station in your area. UT car seat fitting stations (84 KB)

Interested in becoming a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician?

Child Passenger Safety trainings are provided through Safe Kids Worldwide and the Utah Highway Safety Office.

Child Passenger Safety Training Registration Information (38 KB PDF)