Car Seat Program
Child safety is a priority at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. That’s why Mott champions one of the most important child safety tools: the car seat. But you must use the car seat correctly in order for it to be effective! Statistics show that 90 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly. Educate yourself so that your child can be as safe as possible in a vehicle. Call 734-763-2251 to find out about Car Seat Inspections at Mott.
Buckle Up! Hotline - 734-763-2251
We care so much about car seat safety that we created the Buckle Up! Hotline. Operated by our Pediatric Trauma Program staff, the Hotline is an easy way to find out dates and times for free community car seat inspections or to enroll in a one-hour car seat class at Mott Children’s Hospital.
During the classes, Mott provides certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians to verify that your car seat is:
- not on the recall list
- appropriate for the child’s height, weight and age
- installed correctly
- securing the child safely
The Buckle Up! Hotline also is the number to call if you need assistance purchasing a low-cost, convertible car seat for your infant or toddler.
Booster Seat Safety Program
The University of Michigan also offers a program that instructs preschool and primary school educators as well as child caretakers about the importance of booster seats and provides them with teaching aids and information for child and parent education. Learn more.
My child already has a nice car seat. Do I need to read this?
Last update, March 2008