Is My Car Seat Safe to Use?

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your car seat is safe. Each item must be true for your car seat to be safe: ❑ My car seat has never been in an auto accident or crash. ❑ My car seat does not have ...
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Is My Car Seat Safe to Use? ride home is to check the

The list below is provided to help you to decide whether your car seat is safe. Each item must be true for your car seat to be safe:

car seat you brought with

 My car seat has never been in an auto accident or crash.

you to make sure it is safe.

 My car seat does not have any missing parts.

The first step in getting your baby ready for the

 My car seat does not have any cracks in the frame.  My car seat is not more than 6 years old.  My car seat has instructions (manual, booklet, or a sticker on the seat) or I know how to use the car seat. Please call 800-BUCK-L-UP (800-282-5587) for the most upto-date information about car seats including whether your car seat has been recalled and the nearest place to have your car seat checked. Their Web site is www.800bucklup.org. We also recommend the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web site, www.nhtsa.gov, for current car seat information. If you have assessed that your car seat is unsafe to use, we offer car seats for sale at an affordable price.

Questions? Your questions are important. Call 800-BUCK-L-UP (800-282-5587). Perinatal Education Box 356159 1959 N.E. Pacific St. Seattle, WA 98195 206-598-4003

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