Ohio Safe Seats

08/14/2023

School begins soon. Please remember these Ohio school bus laws to help keep the little ones safe. Have a great day.

10/12/2022

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Akron Children's Hospital is hosting a drive-thru event to distribute FREE hygiene kits and car seats (must meet eligibility requirements for car seats) on Wednesday, October 19th from 1pm-4pm at 1029 S. Timble Rd. Registration is REQUIRED to receive a car seat. Call 330-543-8942 to register today!

10/18/2021

It is National School Bus Safety Week. Remember: Motorists are required to stop at least 10 feet in front of or behind a school bus when flashing lights and an extended arm are displayed and cannot resume driving until the school bus begins moving. Motorists should also plan ahead and allow extra time for school bus stops.

03/31/2021

As of March 31, 2021 Diono has issued a recall on Diono Cambria 2 models manufactured from September 5, 2020 through November 30, 2020.

The model numbers included in the recall are 31200-US-01, 31201-US-01, and 31202-US-01. If your model number is not one of these three, your seat is not included in the recall. If your model number is one of these three, follow these steps:
1) Find the manufacturer serial number on the bottom of your Cambria 2
2) Check the serial number against those listed at this link: https://diono.com/safety-notices
3) Complete the registration form at https://bit.ly/31ft4cM to receive your free replacement kit. Or contact Diono Customer Service at 1-855-463-4666
4) Wait for the registration notification and reply with photograph of the manufacturer sticker to the email requested.
5) Discontinue use of the back of your Cambria 2 and reach out to a CPST to ensure the backless fit is appropriate for your child and your vehicle.

This recall only involves the high back portion of the Cambria 2. The backless portion remains in compliance and safe for continued use.

03/25/2021

The seat belts may have been routed improperly during the production process.

03/14/2021

03/10/2021

Good morning! We are recruiting volunteers for a new car seat study, and could use your help if you are in the Columbus, Ohio area!

Please email Julie.Mansfield@osumc.edu or drop us a message for more info.

10/21/2020

Despite Ohio’s long-standing move over law, drivers last year hit snowplows more than 200 times, ran into construction equipment more than 600 times, smashed into tow trucks 341 times and plowed into cop cars more than 1,000 times, according to state data.

06/26/2020

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You may have see the viral post going around Facebook about putting a Chux/Puppy pad/Adult Diaper in your childs car seat.

This is not safe and no manufacturer allows disposable waterproof pads to used in their seats.

Britax and Diono have waterproof pads that can be used in their seats (but not in other brands of seat)

When potty training you can use a pull up, rubber pants or a cloth diaper.

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02/12/2020

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