Booster Seats To Be Given Away October 19th in Dickinson

Why is a booster seat important? It's all about safety! When children under 4 feet 9 inches use a seat belt alone, the lap belt fits too high, running across the stomach - and the shoulder belt falls across the neck. Children will often put the shoulder belt under their arm or behind their back. In a crash, these scenarios can cause serious injury - or even death.

Who should use a booster seat? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a child is ready for a booster seat once he or she is around 40 pounds - at which point he/she has outgrown a toddler seat. From this point on, the child should use a booster seat until he/she is 4 feet, 9 inches tall.

To qualify for a free booster seat:

• Your child must currently weight between 40 and 80 pounds
  
• Your vehicle must have lap and shoulder belts in a rear seating position.
  
• Your child must be present.
  
• Booster seats are limited to first come, first serve. Quantities are limited so the above criteria will be re-checked before a seat is distributed on October 19th.