National Child Passenger Safety Board

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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

Are you using up-to-date terminology? This is not a headrest, but a head restraint. It is a vehicle safety feature to pr...
03/16/2026

Are you using up-to-date terminology? This is not a headrest, but a head restraint. It is a vehicle safety feature to protect your head, neck and back. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tPPbmn

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Regardless of what else changes, make buckling up a muscle memory. Buckle up every trip.            National Safety Coun...
03/15/2026

Regardless of what else changes, make buckling up a muscle memory. Buckle up every trip.

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Escaping the cold weather this spring? Make sure you bring your car seat or booster seat to safely explore your vacation...
03/15/2026

Escaping the cold weather this spring? Make sure you bring your car seat or booster seat to safely explore your vacation destination! Get safe travel tips: https://bit.ly/3FfKb0f

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DON'T MISS IT: Join National Child Passenger Safety Board members Britney Lombard and Kyndra Webb on Wednesday, March 25...
03/13/2026

DON'T MISS IT: Join National Child Passenger Safety Board members Britney Lombard and Kyndra Webb on Wednesday, March 25, for this webinar about developing effective social media posts. This forum will discuss accessibility and why it matters, effective messaging and using the CPST Code of Conduct for engaging caregivers and Technicians. Register now: https://bit.ly/4bVsMgW

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The tether reduces head movement in a crash and should always be used for forward‑facing car seats—no matter how the sea...
03/12/2026

The tether reduces head movement in a crash and should always be used for forward‑facing car seats—no matter how the seat is installed. This one step makes a big difference. Get more car seat safety info: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

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Equip your training space with professional, Spanish-language visuals and materials to better support your students and ...
03/12/2026

Equip your training space with professional, Spanish-language visuals and materials to better support your students and ensure every future Technician has the tools they need to succeed. What’s available in Spanish?
• Technician Guides
• Classroom Posters & Visuals
• English-to-Spanish Translation of Terms
• Spanish to English Translation of Terms
• Glossary of Terms
• Instructor Materials
Get materials: https://www.cpsboard.org/instructor-resources/

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Choose the right seat and buckle up every time.  Need help knowing which car seat or booster seat to use? Start here: ht...
03/11/2026

Choose the right seat and buckle up every time. Need help knowing which car seat or booster seat to use? Start here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat

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¡Digitaliza tus inspecciones! The National Digital Car Seat Check Form is an essential tool for every CPST, and it’s bui...
03/11/2026

¡Digitaliza tus inspecciones! The National Digital Car Seat Check Form is an essential tool for every CPST, and it’s built to support our Spanish-speaking community. Download a Spanish paper version or use the digital form: https://www.cpsboard.org/ndcf/

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When it comes to child passenger safety, safety shouldn’t be left to chance. Buckle up every ride, every time. Find a Ch...
03/10/2026

When it comes to child passenger safety, safety shouldn’t be left to chance. Buckle up every ride, every time. Find a Child Passenger Safety Technician near you: https://bit.ly/373SIC5

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CEU Webinar Coming Tuesday, March 17Featuring former and current NCPSB Vehicle Manufacturer Reps:• Emily Burton (Honda)•...
03/10/2026

CEU Webinar Coming Tuesday, March 17
Featuring former and current NCPSB Vehicle Manufacturer Reps:
• Emily Burton (Honda)
• Jennifer Pelky (Toyota)

What you’ll learn:
• How vehicle manufacturers test to meet FMVSS, U.S. NCAP, and third party safety ratings
• How these tests influence vehicle design and child occupant protection
• Updates to the LATCH system
• Important active safety features: seat belt reminders, child presence detection, crash avoidance tech
• Insights from real-world crash data (NHTSA + National Digital Car Seat Check Form)

Why it matters:
CPSTs will walk away with a clearer understanding of how regulatory compliance and engineering decisions impact safe transport for children every day.

Register to attend now: https://bit.ly/4tM6NiK

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03/10/2026

Accuracy matters when we educate caregivers. The English-to-Spanish Translation of Terms is available for every Technician and Instructor. Keep a printed copy in your Tech kit for quick reference:https://www.cpsboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Glossary-of-Terms-English-to-Spanish-202510-FINAL.pdf

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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.