Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled for June 19

Nassau Legislator Richard Nicolello will be holding a child car seat safety check in the parking lot of the Mineola Village Hall on June 19.

The safety check will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is free, but appointements are required by calling 516-571-6209.

Some tips about child car safety:

• Always use a car safety seat, starting with your baby’s first ride home from the hospital.
  
• Never place a child in a rear-facing care safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag.
  
• All children younger than 13 years old are safest in the back seat.
  
• Be a good role model - always wear your seat belt. This will help your child form a lifelong habit of buckling up.
  
• Remember that each car safety seat is different. Read and keep the instructions that came with your seat, and follow them at all times.
  
• Take your kids and their car seats with you to the dealership when you’re auditioning new family cars. Is there enough clearance for rear-facing seats in the backseat? Is there enough legroom for older kids in front-facing seats? Does each safety seat fit securely on the seat bottom cushion or is it likely to wiggle around?
  
• Read your car owner’s manual for information about installing your car safety seat.