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Free Car Seat Inspection

by Certified CPS Technicians

Have a certified technician check your car seat installation for free.

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The scoop

Many car seats aren't installed quite right. Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will check your installation and teach you to do it yourself, often for free.

Inspection stations are run by fire departments, hospitals and community groups nationwide.

How to claim it

  1. 1

    Use NHTSA's car seat inspection station locator.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment with a nearby station.

  3. 3

    Bring your car, your car seat and its manual.

Who qualifies

  • Open to all families

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