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.
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 the recipient does not need to be enrolled in WIC
Occupant Protection Regional Coordinator – 937-641-5763 or gloverd1@childrensdayton.org.
For more information about child passenger safety you can visit: https://www.odh.ohio.gov.
Use this map to find a car seat fitting station near you.
