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Providence Car Seat Guidelines ( Download )
Alaska state law requires that all infants ride in a safety approved car seat. Did you know that more children die each year in motor vehicle crashes than all childhood illeneses combined? It's true. The Maternity Center at Providence wants you and your children to be as safe as possible every time you ride in a car. That's why after the birth of your baby we will check your car seat to make sure it isn't recalled, that it is newer than 5 years old, and that it fits your baby properly. Download Providence Care Seat Guidelines to make sure your car seat is the best one for your newborn.
Car Seat Recalls/Defects & Safety Notices
This list, covering child car seats manufactured after 1/1/81, was compiled by the Safety Restraint Coalition.
The Maternity Center staff will not check the fit of your car seat in your vehicle. Four out of every five car seats are used incorrectly! For this reason, we strongly recommend that you make an appointment with the Alaska Injury Prevention Center to have their certified staff check the installation of your car seat in your car. This is a free service and only takes about 1/2 hour. You can also call your local fire station to find out when they can check your car seat as well.
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