What you should know
New York State will offer free child safety seat checks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. Checks by certified child passenger safety technicians will be available statewide during Child Passenger Safety Week , which begins on Sunday, September 17 and concludes with the national seat check on Saturday, September 23. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021, 1,184 children under the age of 15 died in traffic accidents, 40 percent of those children were unrestrained. That same year, an estimated 445 were injured every day in traffic charges while traveling in cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks.
NEW YORK — New York state will offer free child safety seat checks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday.
Checks by certified child passenger safety technicians will be available statewide during Child Passenger Safety Week, which begins Sunday, September 17 and concludes with the national seat check on Saturday, September 23.
“As a governor, a mother and a grandmother, keeping our children safe is a top priority,” said Governor Hochul. “Car seat checks can save lives, and I encourage all parents and caregivers to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure their children are properly secured in the appropriate booster seat or car seat to protect our children and save lives.” said the governor.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021, 1,184 children under the age of 15 died in traffic accidents, 40 percent of those children were unrestrained. That same year, an estimated 445 were injured every day in traffic charges while traveling in cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks.
According to NHTSA, when used correctly, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injuries by 71% for infants (under 1 year of age) and 54% for toddlers (ages 1 to 4 years) in passenger cars. While most parents believe they have installed their child’s car seat correctly, the seats were installed incorrectly in 46 percent of cases.
Trained technicians will use the “Learn, Practice, Explain” model to educate caregivers on how to select a child restraint that fits your child, your vehicle, and is used correctly at all times.
Where can I find screening locations in New York State?
Parents and caregivers can find free Child Safety Week car seat check events in their region or make an appointment at a regional car seat installation site available year-round.
See the list of free events here.
Here if you want to carry out the review at another time of the year.
How to Get a Free Child Safety Seat in New York City
Families can get a free car seat if they need it. You must first attend safety training.
Call a Community Health Action Center to find out if you qualify.
The Bronx
Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Division: Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center
Phone number: (718) 508-0741
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Brooklyn
Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Division: Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center
Phone number: (718) 312-6131
Trading hours: Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
Manhattan
Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Division: East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center
Phone number: (855) 789-8760
Trading hours: Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
2023-09-18 18:30:43
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