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The National Child Passenger Safety Board has been established to provide program direction and technical guidance to states, communities and organizations as a means to maintain a credible, standardized child passenger training and certification

When the driver is buckled, children are restrained about 98% of the time. So, buckle up before you put your car in gear...
04/06/2026

When the driver is buckled, children are restrained about 98% of the time. So, buckle up before you put your car in gear and ensure all your passengers buckle up as well. You're modeling safe behaviors and starting a habit that will last.

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Whether you’re making a quick bounce or a long leap, hop into safety every ride! Looking for a Tech? Schedule an in-pers...
04/05/2026

Whether you’re making a quick bounce or a long leap, hop into safety every ride! Looking for a Tech? Schedule an in-person or online car seat check: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

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All car seats sold in The U.S. and Canada undergo extensive crash testing, in all the different use modes. The crash tes...
04/05/2026

All car seats sold in The U.S. and Canada undergo extensive crash testing, in all the different use modes. The crash test dummies you see here take the hits, so manufacturers can learn and ensure that the seat performs when your kiddo is sitting in it. Always be sure you follow instructions and see a Child Passenger Safety Technician with questions.

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SAVE THE DATE: Join us Wednesday, May 27. National Child Passenger Safety Board members Cass Herring (Safe Kids) and Kyn...
04/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Join us Wednesday, May 27. National Child Passenger Safety Board members Cass Herring (Safe Kids) and Kyndra Webb (National Safety Council) will discuss how to use and embrace mentoring moments for Instructor candidates, CPSTs, CPST-Is and caregivers. Register to attend now: https://bit.ly/4szobqc

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We are excited to announce the online delivery of Car Seat Basics in Spanish is available in the Child Passenger Safety ...
04/04/2026

We are excited to announce the online delivery of Car Seat Basics in Spanish is available in the Child Passenger Safety Learning Portal. Take the FREE course: https://carseateducation.org/general-education

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DYK: There is more to rear-facing car seat fit than weight and height. Generally, children need a minimum of 1” of space...
04/03/2026

DYK: There is more to rear-facing car seat fit than weight and height. Generally, children need a minimum of 1” of space above their head. If the child is under the maximum weight and height, but has less than 1” above its head, the child has outgrown the car seat. The feet hanging off the edge? NBD!

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Weight, height, assembly, cleaning? Oh my! Your car seat and booster seat instruction manual gives you all the informati...
04/03/2026

Weight, height, assembly, cleaning? Oh my! Your car seat and booster seat instruction manual gives you all the information you need to know to safely use your car seat or booster seat. Did you lose it? You can find it on the manufacturer’s website.

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As a CPST, if the child you are helping at a checkup event is leaving safer than they arrived, celebrate that win! The d...
04/02/2026

As a CPST, if the child you are helping at a checkup event is leaving safer than they arrived, celebrate that win! The difference you made, no matter how big or small, is making real impact. That child is traveling safer because of you!

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Many infant seats allow for installation without a base. Some infant seats are sold without a base. A car seat base may ...
04/02/2026

Many infant seats allow for installation without a base. Some infant seats are sold without a base. A car seat base may add to the convenience of your installation, but it isn't there to make your car seat safer. If your car seat manual has instructions for installation without the base, it is absolutely safe to install your seat this way.

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Sorry tweens, the front seat is mid until you're old enough to safely sit in front of the airbag. The back seat is actua...
04/01/2026

Sorry tweens, the front seat is mid until you're old enough to safely sit in front of the airbag. The back seat is actually the GOAT, so keep slaying in the back until you're 13 years old. You'll be much safer back there – no cap. (Caregivers—send this one to your tweens!)

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Kids grow quickly. Here's your reminder to check the harness height on your child’s car seat. If rear-facing, adjust the...
03/31/2026

Kids grow quickly. Here's your reminder to check the harness height on your child’s car seat. If rear-facing, adjust the harness to the position at or just below your child’s shoulders. For forward-facing, choose the position at or just above your child’s shoulders.

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Child Passenger Safety

The National Child Passenger Safety Board works to keep kids safe in all forms of transportation. To that end, the board maintains a standardized curriculum used to train child passenger safety technicians and instructors. In addition, the board regularly communicates safety trends and safety tips with parents and caregivers through social media channels.