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Car Seat Safety
Kids of all ages need special care when they ride in vehicles. You may be surprised to learn that it can take up to 12 years for a child to be big enough for a regular seat belt. (Close to 5 feet tall and between 80 and 100 pounds) Until they reach that size and weight, they should be in car seats or booster seats for both their own comfort, and most importantly for their protection in case of an accident. Throughout your child's life, they will take three car seat steps before reaching the safety belt. For more information go to http://www.safekidsupstate.org
The City of Greer Fire Department is a permanent car seat inspection station for Child Safety Seats. Seats are inspected and installed on the first and third Wednesday of each month. You can also book your appointment online.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE
For more information, call our business office at 864-848-2166 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We are located at 103 West Poinsett Street. Technicians will offer the following assistance to parents and caregivers:
- Ensure that the seat brought in has not been recalled
- Give tips on how to choose age, height and weight appropriate child safety seat
- Hands on instruction on how to install and use the appropriate child safety seat in the vehicle
- Hands on instruction on how to correctly place a child in the appropriate child safety seat
- Answer any questions parents or caregivers may have
Proper Child Safety Seat Chart
Buckle Everyone. Children Age 12 and Under in Back Seat.
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INFANTS |
TODDLER |
YOUNG CHILDREN |
| WEIGHT |
Birth to 1 year at least 20-22 lbs. |
Over 1 year and Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs. |
Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''. |
| TYPE of SEAT |
Infant only or rear-facing convertible |
Convertible / Forward-facing |
Belt positioning booster seat |
| SEAT POSITION |
Rear-facing only |
Forward-facing |
Forward-facing |
| ALWAYS MAKE SURE: |
Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats
Harness straps at or below shoulder level
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Harness straps should be at or above shoulders
Most seats require top slot for forward-facing
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Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt.
Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries
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| WARNING |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat |
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