Cedar Valley Safe Riders

09/03/2026

Add getting your kiddos car seat looked at to your back-to-school checklist!
via National CPS Certification

Back-to-school season means checklists everywhere — pencils, folders, new backpack. Add one more item to that list: back seat. Kids under 13 are safest riding in the back, buckled correctly in the seat that fits their age and size. Take a minute this week to double-check everyone's ride is set up right before the first bell rings.

08/29/2026

via Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau

08/20/2026

Love this reminder from Safe Kids Worldwide to check your kiddos car seat to be sure they still meet the seat's fit requirements, just like you'd check their clothes for the upcoming school year!

Back-to-school shopping has a way of reminding us just how fast kids grow. Pants are suddenly too short, shoes don't fit anymore... and those summer growth spurts may mean it's time to check their car seat, too.

Height, weight, and age limits are there to help keep kids safe. Before the school year begins, take a moment to check the label on your child's car seat to make sure they're still within the seat's height, weight, and age limits. When they outgrow the maximum height or weight listed on the label, it's time to move to the next appropriate seat.

Learn more and find an event near you: https://events.safekids.org/

08/13/2026

What a cute...and true!...reminder from National Child Passenger Safety Board on keeping your kiddos rear-facing as long as possible.

Rear-facing is safer, but no one talks about the snack benefits! Take it from us, if you don’t want to share your fries, keep them rear-facing! Learn more here: https://cert.safekids.org/

08/06/2026

Pretty high statistic...are you part of the up to 85% misuse or the around 15% correct use? If you're unsure, contact a nationally certified child passenger safety technician for help!
via Safe Ride 4 Kids

Did you know? According to some studies, car seat and booster seat misuse could be as high as 85% in some areas!

07/30/2026

Not sure about that top tether? Check out these great tips to find and use from National Child Passenger Safety Board!

Attaching the tether is one of the biggest errors when installing a forward-facing car seat. Tether anchors can be tricky to find so check your vehicle owner’s manual to find yours. You can also find a car seat checkup near you: https://bit.ly/3U0u80h


National Safety Council NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

07/23/2026

"Believe it or not, car seats expire. Locate your car seat's expiration date. It can be found stamped on the shell, on a label or in the instruction manual. A CPST can help, too! Find one here: https://bit.ly/373SIC5
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via National Child Passenger Safety Board

07/16/2026

Get those red cards ready! Not just for football (aka, soccer) and the FIFA World Cup, but for some of the myths on car seats, safety and best practice!
via National Child Passenger Safety Board

07/09/2026

Love this reminder from National Child Passenger Safety Board to not have them "grow up" before they're ready.

Most kids between 8 - 12 years old should be in a booster seat. CPSTs are trained educators in car seats, booster seats and seat belts. Find a CPST to learn if your child can safely ride without a booster seat. https://bit.ly/4vSdUGD


National Safety Council NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

07/01/2026

Help your little ride safer: read your car seat manual to be sure it is being used correctly, or contact a nationally certified child passenger safety technician to help you out!
via Safe Ride 4 Kids

Did you know? Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%!