Next Saturday new parents, experienced parents of new children, grandparents and all those who transport little ones are invited to an important car seat safety class with instruction from nationally certified car seat technicians.Â
The free event will be held on Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. in the Santa Maria Public Library’s Shepard Hall.
The class, presented in partnership with Dignity Health and Marian Regional Medical Center, will include a presentation on safety features, California laws pertaining to car seats, when to move the child up to the next level, and correct installation of your car seat.
All parents, grandparents, and caretakers are encouraged to attend, however attendees are encouraged to come without children if possible.
Registration is not required for this event, that will be presented in English and Spanish.
The Santa Maria Public Library is located at 421 South McClelland St. Questions may be directed to the Library’s Information Desk, 805-925-0994 ext. 8562.
Photos: Hundreds attend ‘Get Me There Safely’ event in Santa Maria
A CHP officer provides information on car seat care during the “Get Me There Safely” event Thursday in Santa Maria.
Over 150 new child car seats were given out to families to replace damage or expired seats during the “Get Me There Safely” event Thursday in Santa Maria.
CHP Child Passenger Safety Instructor Danny Maher provides information on car seat care during the “Get Me There Safely” event Thursday in Santa Maria.
The Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County held a free family event where parents received information about car seat safety and other resources.
CHP officers inspect condition and expiration date on a child car seat during the “Get Me There Safely” event Thursday in Santa Maria.
Vehicles wait in line for car seat safety inspections Thursday at the “Get Me There Safely” event in Santa Maria.
Damaged and expired child car seats were disposed and replaced Thursday during the “Get Me There Safely” event in Santa Maria.
Over 150 new child car seats were given out to families to replace damage or expired seats during the “Get Me There Safely” event Thursday in Santa Maria.
Vehicles arrive at First Christian Church Thursday to receive child car seat safety information and other resources.
Jason Anderson is the Digital Producer for the Santa Maria Times. He can be reached at 805-739-2213
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