Safe Kids Utah County

08/07/2026

The rise in fake car seats is a serious child safety risk. Many families unknowingly buy unsafe, illegal seats online. In the U.S., car and booster seats must meet safety standards to be sold legally, so it’s important to know how to spot counterfeits.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vQ9v524j0h4?feature=share

Alt Text: Text on top shows "Can you spot the dangerous difference? "Two babies in two very similar infant car seats. Text on screen shows the right baby is in a counterfeit car seat. Two images show the top, which has no words or an inaccurate label, and the bottom image shows the detailed car seat information and labels. The comparison teaches the importance of avoiding buying and using a counterfeit car seat.

Some child car seats are “counterfeit” and don’t meet safety standa...

08/06/2026

Learn how to tighten and lock the seat belt when installing a rear-facing car seat. Watch how a tight seat belt installation better protects a child in a crash than a loose one.

Learn how to tighten and lock the seat belt when installing a rear-...

08/04/2026

Teens are more likely than younger children to be killed by a vehicle, but many teens do not hear about walking safety from their parents. Talk to your teens about how to be a safe pedestrian. # PedestrianSafety

08/03/2026

It's important to recognize the warning signs of su***de.

Save this post and take the Live On Su***de Prevention Playbook at LiveOnUtah.org to learn how to help.

100,000 Utahns have started the Playbook.Start now. You can help someone live on. Connection can prevent su***de.We’re all in this together. It’s how we get through, reach out, lift up, look ahead, and Live On. Connection is at the heart of that. It’s the small steps we take to show someone we...

08/02/2026

Our classes now fit your schedule! No more waiting for the next class, you can learn at your own pace, with hands-on guidance available from our car seat technicians. Find more information on the pre-registration link below:

https://utcountyhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QzdKL4muu6NMB8

07/30/2026

Learn how to tighten and lock the seat belt when installing a forward-facing car seat. Watch how a tight seat belt installation protects a child better in a crash compared to a loose seat belt installation.

Learn how to tighten and lock the seat belt when installing a forwa...

07/27/2026

Heading back to school can bring new challenges. Let your teen know they're not alone and that help is always available. 💙

SafeUT and Live On Utah offer free, confidential mental health resources, crisis support, and connections to help when it's needed most. Start the conversation now so they know where to turn throughout the school year.

Checking in with friends and family is su***de prevention. If you see something is off, speak up. Learn the warning signs and what you can do. Take the Live On Utah Playbook at LiveOnUtah.org. You may save a life.

07/27/2026

Teach your kids how to ride safely and always wear a helmet! 🚲🪖 A helmet is one of the easiest ways to help prevent serious injuries. Make bike safety a habit every ride!

Bicyclist fatalities on U.S. roads have risen over the past several years, consistently exceeding 1,100 deaths each year:

⚫ 2024: 1,103 deaths
⚫ 2023: 1,173 deaths
⚫ 2022: 1,117 deaths

🚘 Drivers: Stay alert and double-check your blind spots.
🚴 Cyclists: Be visible and follow traffic laws.