Child Seat -Safety

The proper use of child safety seats is the most important protection we can give children. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death in the United States of children over 6 months.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) recommends all children under the age of 12 ride in the backseat. 

New Jersey Law states the following:

• Children up to 8 yrs. Or 801bs., must ride in a safety or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no back seat, the child must sit in front secured by a safety or booster seat.

• The 4 steps to child passenger safety:

• INFANT SEATS- designed for children up to 1 yr. Old and 20 pounds in weight. Infant seats are always positioned rear-facing

• TODDLER SEATS- designed for children between 20-40 pounds. Toddler seats are always positioned forward-facing.

• BOOSTER SEATS-designed for children between 40-80 or more pounds. Booster seats enable the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt to fit properly. Forward facing.

• Seat belts for all other ages

There is a great way to have your car seat checked, free of charge.
For Essex County residents, there is a fitting station located on Fairview Ave., Cedar Grove in the firehouse (by Essex County Hospital). They are open from 9:00 to 3:30 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. No appointment necessary. For information call- 973-857-3730 or 973-429-6896.