Child Car Seat Safety Program

Child Passenger Safety Education
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​Does your child need a car seat?
Does your child fit in their car seat?
Is your child's car seat installed correctly?

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Many kids spend a lot of time in the car, so it is important to learn how to keep them safe on the road.  There’s a lot to know!!  Learn more car seat safety tips to protect your child by contacting our Child Car Seat Program at Winslow Indian Health Care Center by calling (928) 289-8013 and speak with our new Environmental Health staff, Andrea Long or LaTanya Yazzie.
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Our Environmental Health Technicians are Certified Car Seat Educators to assist with one-on-one training to guide parents on car seat safety.  They are also available during the Weekly Prenatal Education classes for expecting mothers/parents. 
 
Our program offers three types of car seats:  rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seat.  Even though there are many different models to choose from, all car seats must meet the same U.S. federal safety standards.
 
Essential requirements when scheduling a car seat education appointment:  have approximately an hour available for education time per child, patient chart number, and a vehicle onsite for the car seat to be installed.
 
If you have further questions, please contact the Environmental Health Office at (928) 289-8013.  

Left to right: Latanya Yazzie, Ella Dayea, Erika Tallsalt, and Andrea Long. All certified car seat technicians.

The best way to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the right way.  Here are some Top Tips about Child Car Seat Safe:

• ​Always using a child seat when transporting children.
• Having the right car seat.
  
• Installing your car seat properly.
• Getting the right fit.
• When to change your car seat.

Opportunities to participate:

• Sessions held every Thursday by appointments only
• Prenatal patient education every Thursday at 9 am and 3 pm.
• Bring child(ren) who needs car seat(s).
• Make an appointment or call for more information (928) 289-9775.
• Car seats provided to children residing within the WIHCC OEH Service Area.

Important: Car seats are no longer issued at Little Colorado Medical Center after labor and delivery.  Please plan prior to admittance to any medical facility for labor and delivery.