book a car seat check
Child safety seats are as important as your child's immunizations in protecting his or her life and health. Did you know that the greatest danger to children older than age one is car accidents? Fortunately, serious injuries and deaths can be prevented simply by using a child safety seat or restraint that is appropriate for your child's age, height and weight.
Dayton Children’s conducts monthly car seat checks by appointment as well as car seat checks in the community throughout the year to help you keep your child riding safely.
During a car seat inspection, your car seat will be checked for recalls. Then the technician will work with you to make sure your car seat is properly installed in your vehicle. Most car seat checks take 30 to 45 minutes.
If you are expecting a child, we will be happy to help you install your seat and answer any questions you have before your child's arrival.
Visit our events calendar to find the next car seat check near you!
To schedule an appointment for a car seat check visit our online booking site or contact us at 937-641-3700.
Ohio Buckles Buckeyes
The Ohio Department of Health’s child passenger safety (CPS) program, Ohio Buckles Buckeyes (OBB), provides child safety seats and booster seats to eligible low income families in all Ohio counties. Dayton Children’s manages this region for the OBB program.
Requirements for the OBB Program
In order to receive an OBB seat, families who are income-eligible* must attend an educational class provided by trained local CPS staff. In this session, the parent/caregiver(s) receives important education on how to properly use the car seat for their child, and they are instructed on how to correctly install the car seat in their vehicle.
*income must be within WIC guidelines although recipient does not need to be enrolled in WIC
Occupant Protection Regional Coordinator – 937-641-5763 or pettiforda@childrensdayton.org
For more information about child passenger safety you can visit: https://www.odh.ohio.gov .
OBB Program Coordinators
Allen County-Mike Smith 419-222-2986
Auglaize County-Caitlin Decker 419-738-3410
Champaign County-Tyler Wolf 937-408-8695
Clark County-Jamie Fox/Brandi Murphy 937-322-4939
Darke County-Brian Phillips 937-548-9339
Greene County-Lydia Captain 937-528-6301
Hardin County-Kelsey Ralston 419-673-6230
Logan County-vacant
Mercer County-Julie Shaffer 419-586-3251 ext.1279
Miami County-Heidi Jones 937-607-9082
Montgomery County-Adam Gaby 937-277-4823
Preble County-Scott Wilford 937-472-0087 ext. 217
Shelby County-Tia Toner 937-498-1145
Van Wert County-Nikki Greve 419-238-6747