Baton Rouge, LA – Parents and caregivers in Baton Rouge can get free help ensuring their child’s car seat is installed correctly during a safety event happening Saturday.
According to Louisiana State Police, certified child passenger safety technicians will be available Saturday, December 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Bluebonnet Library, located at 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd. The event is offered at no cost and is open to the public
The child safety seat check is made possible through a partnership with Buckle Up Louisiana and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Technicians will inspect existing car seats, help with proper installation, and answer questions about child passenger safety.
Officials say motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children, making proper restraint use critical. During the event, families can learn how to select the right car seat for their child’s age and size, ensure their child is positioned correctly, and confirm the seat is installed properly in their vehicle.
The event is part of an ongoing statewide effort to reduce serious injuries and fatalities involving children on Louisiana roadways. Similar safety seat checks are held throughout the year in different communities.
Parents are encouraged to bring their vehicle, child, and car seat to receive hands-on guidance from nationally certified technicians.
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