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Child Passenger Safety Resources and Technical Materials
Technical Encyclopedia: View explanations related to child passenger safety here!
Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries: USB or Online access (free 30-day trial)
Color Pictorial Guide to Child Restraints (Sample)
List of Recalls and Replacement Parts (Sample)
Educational Materials (brochures, posters, and videos, including materials in Spanish and other languages) – Store
“Boosters Are For Big Kids” for the elementary classroom (grades K-3 or 4-5) and families. Contact Us to discuss bringing this child passenger safety program to your elementary school. Curricula
Checkup Form (English) (Spanish)
Safety seat online check form
Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (CRMIS) is a compilation of complete manufacturers’ instructions for all child restraints made in the last 10 years, with summary sheets developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Summaries for each seat include revised recommendations from manufacturers, minimum and maximum weights, first and last dates made, harness threading, LATCH information, belt path diagrams, identification photos, and more. Sample summary
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- Access to CRMIS (included in CPS Tech Special membership) – Order USB or Online access (free 30-day trial)
Color pictorial is a collection of color photos makes it easier to identify child restraints. The photographs are organized by type of safety seat, then alphabetically by manufacturer, and then by appearance. If the manufacturer is known, scroll down to those models. If not, scroll to view all of the safety seats of that type. To help with identification, each photo has a caption with the manufacturer, model name, and years when the product was first made and discontinued. Sample pictorial
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- Access to color pictorial – Order
List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints is the most current, comprehensive list available. All child restraints made within the last 10 years are listed by manufacturer. This is followed by a list of the child restraints with no recalls in effect. Sample recall list
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- Access to printable list – Order
Law Enforcement Briefing on California Child Restraint Law
This outline was designed for use by Child Passenger Safety Technicians, health educators, and law enforcement training staff. Any presenter should prepare by carefully reviewing the briefing packet. Allow about 20 minutes for the presentation.
Safe Rides to Child Care How to drive safety with children of all ages.
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- Guidelines for Child Care Providers – Download
- Child Care Provider Transportation Information Form – Download
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions
- How do I choose the right kind of seat for my child?
- Are used car seats safe?
- Is my child’s safety seat on recall?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How can you tell if a child is ready to wear a safety belt?
- Why should children ride in the back seat?
- How can I keep my child from getting out of his safety seat?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a car seat error?
Tether Retrofitting (Toyota/Lexus) – Installation Program
California Only
- California CPS Law Summaries (for parents, traffic safety educators & professionals, Responsibility of Health Dept. and the courts)
- LA County Safety Seat Distribution Programs (English) (Spanish)
Handouts (English)
List of Handouts
- Summary of California Occupant Protection Laws (for traffic safety educators and professionals)
- Summary of California Occupant Protection Laws (for parents)
- Ideas for Child Care Programs to Promote Car Safety for Children
- Are Used Car Seats Safe?
- How Organizations and CPS Advocates Can Work Together
- Ideas for PTA Groups to Promote Car Safety for Children
- Air Bag Warning
- Air Bags: Helping Parents Make Tough Choices
- Air Bag Recall
- Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom
- Quick Checklist for Safety Seat Misuse
- Teacher’s Guide: A Positive Approach to Teaching Passenger Safety to Young Children (Bucklebear), 6th ed. Printer friendly version
- Media Watch
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213: Highlights of the Regulation for Child Restraint Systems
- Enforcing California Restraint Laws for Children: Answers to Common Questions Asked by Law Enforcement Officers
- Child Passenger Safety Resources and Technical Materials
- Are School Buses Safe?
- Automobile Restraints for Children with Special Needs: Quick Reference List
- Ideas to Promote the Buckle-Up Message
- Non-English Language Brochures Available from SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
- Child Restraint Checkup Form
- Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats (for Donor)
- Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats (for California Donor)
- Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats (for Store Manager)
- Car Seat Survey Form for Thrift Shops and Swap Meets
- Citation Reminder Card (for Law Enforcement Officers)
- Ever wonder if it’s worth it to use a crash-tested safety seat for your child?
- Should Adults Use Add-Ons to Adjust Safety Belt Positioning?
- “Family Safety in the Car” Program
- “Family Safety in the Car” Program Fact Sheet
- Responsibilities of Health Departments and the Courts Regarding the California Child Restraint Law
- Shoulder Belt Positioning Devices
- LATCH Requirements: Summary of Changes to FMVSS 213 & 225
- Recommended Criteria for Group Purchase of Child Restraints
- Which is “the best” safety seat for my child?
- What is a Booster Seat? List of Booster Seats
- Selecting the Appropriate Safety Seat for Your Child
- “Boosters Are For Big Kids” Kit
- New Law Protects California Kids! California Buckle-Up Laws for Parents
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- 5-Step Test Form used with Boosters Are For Big Kids Curriculum
- Try the 5-Step Test Today
- “But my child won’t stay in the car seat!”
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose or Unused Belts
- Choosing the Safest Way for Your Child to Ride
- Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely
- Safe Rides to Child Care
- Safe Rides to Day Care: Guidelines for Child Care Providers
- Child Care Provider Transportation Information Form
- Why and How to Tether Your Child’s Safety Seat
- Using the Safety Belt Correctly to Secure a Safety Seat in the Car
- Child Safety Seat Distribution Programs in Los Angeles County
- Child Passenger Safety Programs & Resources
- Protect Young Passengers – Ride Rear Facing
- Answering Concerns about Safety Belts
- WARNING: Fake and Unsafe Products
- Should Adults Use Add-Ons to Adjust Safety Belt Positioning?
Handouts (Spanish)
Lista de Folletos
- Leyes de Seguridad de California para Padres
- ¿Son Seguros los Asientos de Seguridad Usados?
- ¡Advertencia Sobre las Bolsas de Aire!
- Advertencia: Vehículos con Bolsa de Aire Defectuosa
- Forma Para Revisión de un Asiento de Seguridad
- Forma de Evaluación para Asientos de Seguridad Usados (Para Donante)
- Forma de Evaluación para Asientos de Seguridad Usados (Para Donante de California)
- ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado si vale la pena que su niño use un asiento de seguridad a prueba de choques?
- ¿Deben los Adultos Usar Accesorios Complementarios para Ajustar la Posición del Cinturón de Seguridad?
- ¿Cuál Asiento de Seguridad es el “mejor” para mi niño?
- ¿Qué es un asiento “booster”?
- Cómo Escoger el Asiento de Seguridad Apropiado para Su Niño
- Los “Boosters” Son Para Niños Grandes
- Ley de Seguridad Para Niños Pasajeros de California
- ¿Por Cuánto Tiempo Deben Viajar los Niños Orientados Hacia Atrás del Carro?
- “¡Pero mi niño no se queda sentado en la Silla de Seguridad!”
- Los Niños Corren Peligro de Estrangularse con el Cinturón
- Seleccionando la Manera Más Segura de Viajar para su Niño
- Guía Básica para Transportar a los Niños Seguramente
- Viajes Seguros hacia el Centro de Cuidado de Niños
- Viajes Seguros hacia el Centro de Cuidado de Niños: Guías para los Proveedores del Cuidado de Niños
- Viajes Seguros para quienes ofrecen Cuidado de Niños: Forma de Información de Transportación para el Proveedor de Cuidado de Niños
- Porqué y Cómo Sujetar el Asiento de Seguridad de su Niño
- Uso Correcto del Cinturón de Seguridad para Sujetar El Asiento de Seguridad dentro del Auto
- Programas de Distribución de Asientos de Seguridad para Niños en el Condado de Los Angeles
- Proteja a sus Pasajeros Pequeños – Oriéntandolos Hacia Atrás cuando Viajan
- Respondiendo a sus Preguntas Referentes a Cinturones de Seguridad
Professional Training
Law Enforcement Roll Call Briefings: 20-minute training session for law enforcement officers focused on enforcement of the California child restraint law and best practice in child passenger safety. Includes citation reminder cards for all officers. CONTACT US
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Training: 4-day class leading to certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician. CONTACT US
Educator Workshops: 8-hour introductory workshop to educate community volunteers, and professionals to teach parent classes and staff community exhibits. Students receive a Reference & Teaching Guide, including extensive program and curriculum resources. Suitable for anyone who works with children and families. CONTACT US
Day Care Provider Training: 1-day workshop on safe transport of preschoolers, including California law, installation and use of safety seats, and best practice in child passenger safety. CONTACT US
Hospital Policy Workshop: 4-hour workshop on legal responsibilities of hospitals and health care providers under the California child restraint law. CONTACT US
Social Worker Training: 1-day workshop introducing basics of child passenger safety and afternoon of selection and installation of safety seats. CONTACT US
Webinars for Nurses, and Head Start Providers. CONTACT US
Community Programs
Speakers’ Bureau: Expert speakers available to give presentations & attend community events to staff exhibits in Los Angeles area. CONTACT US
Safety Seat Checkups: 1-day community events offering safety seat inspections to families and training/certification sign-offs for Child Passenger Safety Technicians. CONTACT US
5-Step Test Events: Community-based, in-vehicle booster seat education available. Designed for children aged 6 –12. CONTACT US
Boosters Are For Big Kids: School-based curricula on the importance of booster seat use. Incorporates classroom and in-vehicle training. Curricula for K – 3 and Grades 4 – 5. CONTACT US
Family Safety in the Car: Class for violators of the safety seat/safety belt laws. Violators are referred by participating courts. CONTACT US
Bucklebear Program: Teachers’ Guide to teaching passenger safety to young children. A comprehensive program for 3 – 5 year olds & their parents. CONTACT US
Ride Safe from the Start: Online education program, in English or Spanish, for first-time expectant parents. CONTACT US
Toyota/Lexus Tether Retrofit Program: Allows owners of pre-2001 Toyota or Lexus vehicles to have one or more tether anchors installed for $5 each. MORE INFORMATION
Education & Training Library: Wide range of educational materials for professionals & the public available for purchase, including materials in 11 languages. Handouts on a wide range of topics also available for free download. CONTACT US