CAR SEAT SAFETY
Is your car seat safe? Did you know that only 40% of car seats are installed correctly? At the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, we have trained and certified Car Seat Technicians (CPS) that provide free car seat safety checks for all of our Southern Utah residents. In addition, we have a free Car Seat Program to help families that qualify.
What happens at a car seat appointment? During the appointment (plan on 30-45 minutes), a CPS Technician will fill out a car seat check form to first review if the car seat selection is appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height. They will also help ensure that an appropriate seating position in the vehicle is being used and help guide you through the insallation process and how to use different techniques. The technician will also check car seat for recalls, visible damage and an expiration date.
New Car Seat Qualifications
- Income Requirements
- New Moms (Apply within your 3rd trimester.)
- Free car seats are provided based on the following:
Current car seat is expired.
You do not have a car seat.
Child has outgrown current car seat.
Note: We do not offer car seats for a second (or grandparents) vehicle. Also, we do not have infant carriers available only convertible, high back boosters, and no back booster car seats.
Safety Check Benefits
- Ensure safety of a child and future children.
- Learn tips and tricks for installation.
- Ask questions (1-on-1) to a Nationally Certified Car Seat Safety Technician.
Contact Us
Start Here: Car Seat Program
PICK YOUR PATH
Already own a car seat and only need installation help?
MOVE FORWARD ➡ PATH A
Need a new car seat and want to know if you qualify?
MOVE FORWARD ➡ PATH B
PATH A: MAKE INSTALL APPOINTMENT
Learn how to schedule car seat safety check here. If you need a free car seat, you don’t need to complete this path as it’s already part of PATH B.