This past weekend we hosted the nice folks from S.E.A.T.S for Kids, a non-profit organization located in Ottawa and dedicated to increasing the appropriate and correct use of child restraint systems of children in our community.
It was a real success. In fact the actual clinic was completely booked up within 20 minutes of it being announced. The group offers a wide variety of services including (but not limited to) the following:
- car seat inspection clinics
- nationally recognized certification courses
- information sessions
- seminars
- appearances at community events
Taken from their website:
Transport Canada reports that every year, 10,000 children under the age of 12 are injured in collisions. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children and youth according to the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program.
Based on what we saw this past Saturday, I strongly recommend that any parent or family member who drives small children attend one of S.E.A.T.S. free inspection clinics. You’ll meet some very smart and helpful volunteers, and learn about automotive safety and proper car seat installation. Plus, during the clinic there are certified inspectors available to help ensure that your children are buckled up safely.
Once again, their clinics fill up fast, so don’t miss out. You can find their upcoming clinic schedule here.
Safe driving,
Luc
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