Properly installed car seats are one of the most effective ways to protect your child on the road, but even the best car seat can't do its job if it's not installed or used correctly. Our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are here to help ensure your child's car seat fits properly and is installed safely, giving you confidence every time you buckle up.
To schedule a free car seat check, email safekids@kchs.org and you will receive an automated message requesting some additional information. Complete that information and one of our technicians will get in touch to arrange an appointment. Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections will be performed at KCHS by Child Passenger Safety Technicians by appointment Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:00pm.
There is no inspection fee for community members when KCHS Child Passenger Safety Technicians perform the Inspection.
For additional car seat safety tips and resources, visit Safe Kids Nebraska.
What To Expect
What to Bring
To get the most out of your appointment, please bring:
- Your child
- Your child's car seat
- The vehicle the car seat is used in
If you have more than one child under age 13 who rides in the vehicle, our certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will evaluate each child's restraint to help ensure everyone is riding safely.
What We'll Check
During your 20-30 minute per car seat appointment, our certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will:
- Make sure your child's car seat is the right size and type for their age, height and weight.
- Check that your child is properly buckled and adjusted in the seat.
- Verify that the car seat is installed correctly in your vehicle.
- Check for any manufacturer recalls or safety concerns involving your car seat.
- Answer your questions and provide guidance to help you feel confident every time you travel.
Nebraska Child Safety Restraint Laws
- All children up to age eight must ride correctly secured in a federally-approved child safety seat.
- Children ride rear-facing until up to age two or until they reach the upper weight or height limit allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer.
- Children under age eight must ride in the back seat, as long as there is a back seat equipped with a seatbelt and is not already occupied by other children under eight years of age.
- Children ages eight to eighteen must ride secured in a safety belt or child safety seat (booster seat).
- Childcare providers must transport all children securely in an appropriate federally-approved child safety seat or safety belt.
- Children up to age eighteen are prohibited from riding in cargo areas.
- Violation carries a $25 fine plus court costs and 1 point is assessed against the operator’s driving record.
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