Car seat safety. Work with a car seat certified professional.
The car seat is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will ever buy for your child. It's also a lifesaver when it comes to keeping your children safe in the car. I decided to get car seat certified after so many parents would ask me to check their baby's car seat before they were discharged from the hospital or leaving their clinic appointment.
Infant and child safety is just a passion of mine, so getting car sear certified with Safer New Mexico was a great way to learn a new skill to help parents. Whether you are a new parent or a parent of many, you want your children to be as safe as possible in the car seat while on the road. Milk It Lactation Services is happy to provide car seat education, resources, and a car seat check at your prenatal, lactation, or postpartum home or virtual visit.
Parents can do countless searches about car seat safety and still feel uncertain if their car seat is as safe as possible for their child. We offer this free service to parents at Milk It Lactation Services. We put together this guide to understand why car seat safety is critical and the benefits of finding someone that is car seat certified to check your car seat for your child.
Importance of Car Seat Safety
Car seats are designed to protect your child during an accident. When driving with your child, it's essential to have them in a safe car seat. This is because their bodies are still growing and developing. Infants and small children don't have the same strength and resilience as adults. If they were to get injured in an accident, long-term consequences could be for their growth and development. Because of this, it's essential to make sure that you're using the right kind of car seat for your child and that it is installed properly to ensure proper safety.
Receive A Certified Car Seat Check
Car seat safety is all about making sure that you're using the right car seat for your child. The car seat should be tightly fitted into the vehicle's seatbelt system, with no slack in the straps around their shoulders or chest. Also, your child should sit at least two inches away from any vehicle interior parts. When working with a certified car seat check professional, they also check for additional areas that can optimize car seat safety, such as:
check for proper weight for the car seat your infant will use
proper strap placement for the seat
the expiration date of the seat
provide resources on how to safely install the car seat
help locate a car seat certified technician to install it for you
find community resources to get a new car seat or trade in a new one
Car seat safety for your infant and children is key. At Milk It Lactation Services LLC, we provide car seat checks for free to our parents to ensure proper car seat safety for their infants. We are passionate about helping our community and parents with proper car seat safety, among other parental support for infants. Contact us today to learn more about all the services we offer to parents. Visit MilkIt505.com to learn more.
