If your child lives in South Dakota and has a medical condition that requires a specialized child safety seat, we can help. Special needs seats provided through this program meet all federal government requirements and are available free of charge. The Department of Health will set up an appointment to give you the seat and show you how to properly install and use it. You will be asked to sign a user agreement with the department on the loan of the special needs seat. Why your child needs a car safety seat . . .
Auto crashes are the number one killer and crippler of children in the United States.
Each year, as many as 1,000 children age 4 and younger die and 100,000 more are injured in motor vehicle crashes. More children in this age group die in automobile crashes than from all childhood diseases combined. Being crushed by adults who are not wearing safety belts. Being thrown from the car. Hold the child securely in the car and in the seat.