Connecticut Children’s Program Hosts Free Car Seat Clinics

Hartford, Conn.: Safety technicians have found that only one in five car seats in Connecticut is installed correctly. To help raise awareness about the proper use of such seats, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center and its Safe Kids Connecticut program are sponsoring three upcoming car seat clinics for parents and caregivers.

During the clinics, certified technicians will inspect each car seat and make the necessary installation adjustments to comply with safety regulations. They will also offer guidance to help parents and caregivers install car seats correctly in the future.

“The best way to protect children in the car is to put them in the right seat at the right time and use it the right way,” said Luis Rivera, program coordinator of Safe Kids Connecticut. “If you have any doubt about whether you are using your child’s car seat correctly, these clinics provide a great opportunity to get an inspection from a certified car seat technician and enhance safety for your child.”

Gengras Volvo in East Hartford is providing indoor space for the events, which are supported through generous funding from the Connecticut Elks Association and the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Each clinic has a limited number of spots. Reserve your appointment today!

CLINIC DETAILS:

Dates: Thursday, February 20, Thursday, March 19, and Thursday, April 16, 2020
Times: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Gengras Volvo, 300 Connecticut Boulevard, East Hartford, Connecticut

Call 860.837.5308 to make an appointment.

About Connecticut Children’s

Connecticut Children’s is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the care of children and ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and a Magnet® designated hospital. Connecticut Children’s provides more than 30 pediatric specialties along with community-based programs to uniquely care for the physical, social, and emotional needs of children. Our team of pediatric experts and care coordinators bring access to breakthrough research, advanced treatments for both rare and common diseases, and innovative health and safety programs to every child. Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve access to healthcare for all children through convenient locations, care alliances and partnerships.