To best protect your child in a crash, car seats must be installed correctly. Did you know that 3 out of 4 car seats are NOT used correctly? Many factors play into car seat installation- type of car seat, type of vehicle and method of installation.
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Many parents get confused or frustrated when attempting to install a car seat. Don't worry, that's normal. But with the right information, car seat installation doesn't have to be overwhelming. Once you find the proper car seat for your child, based on your child's size and the right fit for your particular vehicle, you can determine the best way to install the seat.
For hands on help, visit a child passenger safety technician or attend a car seat check event.
On the West Bank you can get your car seat inspected for FREE at the following locations:
Ochsner Medical Center Westbank offers inspections twice a week. For appointment email Aimee Vaughn avaughn@ochsner.org Tina Brou tbrou@ochsner.org or call 504-391-5529
West Jefferson Medical Center. Contact: Andrea Washington at andrea.washington@lcmchealth.org or call 504-349-2173. By appointments every Wednesday 10am-2pm
Belle Chasse at the Plaquemines Parish Sherriff's Office 8344 Hwy 23. contact Eric Becnel at ebecnel@ppso.net or call 504-934-6904
For other locations throughout Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Charles and St. Bernard Parishes click here
For more information go to Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force website
Special thanks to Patricia Clesi Regional coordinator of Child Passenger Safety, Bridget Gardner State Director of Louisiana Child Passenger Safety and Tina Brou Car seat Technician at Ochsner Medical Center West Bank for your presentation at the Macaroni Kid Baby Brunch.
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