Either the tether strap is not used or is used incorrectly, the seat belts are not tight enough, the child is not restrained properly or the seat belt locking clips are not used. To find out if you're installing your child's car seat correctly, the Peel Coalition for Injury Prevention is holding free car seat clinics across Peel. Clinic instructors, public health nurses, police officers and trained volunteers will review what type of car seat you need based on your child's age, size and weight. They will also show you how to use it properly. Each safety check takes about 20 minutes to complete.
Attendance is free.
No appointment is needed. 7401 for more information. Free car seat safety checks are also available on an ongoing basis, by appointment, at St. John Ambulance in Brampton and Mississauga. The Peel Coalition for Injury Prevention includes Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Safe Kids Canada, St. John Ambulance, Cooperator's Insurance Group and Peel Health.