The best child safety seat is the one that correctly fits the child and the vehicle, and is used correctly every time. That’s why the Oak Park Fire Department has child seat safety technicians available to check your seat for safety and proper installation. To schedule a free safety inspection, email carseat@oak-park.us. Find more information about the program, including a list of common car seat errors, at www.oak-park.us/carseatcheck. | Village of Oak Park, Illinois | Facebook

Do you know the top mistakes made when car seats are installed? ---> Loose installation ---> No tether strap used ---> Harness straps too loose Is your car seat installed correctly? Visit https://bit.ly/3SijVsI to learn about the importance of using your child’s car seat correctly at each stage of their growth. #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek | AAA Carolinas

It was meant to save lives. But over the last day or two, the child seat safety law conversation has been hijacked by angry motorists. I speak to the author and principal sponsor of the law, former senator JV Ejercito, to revisit the spirit and intent of the law and to find out what went wrong—and more importantly, how to fix it. | James Deakin

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