Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Volunteer with Us
Some of our volunteer opportunities include:
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- Safety seat checkups
- Community events
- Social media
- Board member
Contact us to start volunteering!
Volunteer with Us
Some of our volunteer opportunities include:
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- Safety seat checkups
- Community events
- Social media
- Board member
Contact us to start volunteering!
Membership/Subscription
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- Not sure who SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is? Learn More About Us!
- Group Subscription Membership
Membership Expires December 31st. If purchased October 1st or later, membership runs through the following year.
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Become a Member/subscriber of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.! It is tax-deductible!
Membership/Subscription
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- Log-In
- Not sure who SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. is? Learn More About Us!
- Group Subscription Membership
Membership Expires December 31st. If purchased October 1st or later, membership runs through the following year.
Click here for more membership/subscription options and to sign up.
Become a Member/subscriber of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.! It is tax-deductible!
SBS USA Handouts/Resources
Master Handouts List in English and Spanish (listed by reference number with title and latest revision date) HERE
Educational Materials (brochures, posters, and videos, including materials in Spanish and other languages) – Store
Checkup Form (English) (Spanish)
Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (CRMIS) is a compilation of complete manufacturers’ instructions for all child restraints made in the last 10 years, with summary sheets developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Summaries for each seat include revised recommendations from manufacturers, minimum and maximum weights, first and last dates made, harness threading, LATCH information, belt path diagrams, identification photos, and more. Sample summary
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- Access to CRMIS (included in $135 Member/Subscriber level and above) OR order USB or Online access (free 30-day trial)
- Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (CRMIS) Tutorial
Color Pictorial Guide to Safety Seats is a collection of color photographs that make it easier to identify child restraints. The photographs are organized by type of safety seat, then alphabetically by manufacturer, and then by appearance. If the manufacturer is known, scroll down to those models. If not, scroll to view all of the safety seats of that type. To help with identification, each photo has a caption with the manufacturer, model name, and years when the product was first made and discontinued. Sample pictorial pages.
- The most comprehensive, up-to-date child passenger safety video available, covering selection and correct use of safety seats. Demonstrates current technology and best practice recommendations. Special pricing for SBS USA Members/Subscribers. Contact stombrello@carseat.org.
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- Access to Color Pictorial – Order
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- Color Pictorial Guide to Safety Seats – Tutorial
- Color Pictorial Guide to Safety Seats – Tutorial
List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints is the most current, comprehensive list available. All child restraints made within the last 10 years are listed by manufacturer. This is followed by a list of the child restraints with no recalls in effect.
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- Print the List of Recalls and Replacement Parts (password needed)
- Subscription/Membership to receive notification of new recalls by email and a password to print the Recall List. A reproducible copy of our current recall list is also included in the packet sent to new and renewing members of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
- Order a current copy of the “List.”
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints Tutorial
Safe Rides to CHILD CARE How to drive safety with children of all ages.
School Age
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- Ideas for PTA Groups to Promote Car Safety for Children
- Are School Buses Safe?
- Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely
- Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom
- “Boosters Are For Big Kids” for the elementary classroom (grades K-3 or 4-5) and families. Contact Us to discuss bringing this child passenger safety program to your elementary school. Curricula
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Family Safety in the Car
Webinars for Nurses 1-hour webinar introducing basic child passenger safety and responsibilities of the nurse. Contact us.
Social Worker Training 1-day workshop introducing basics of child passenger safety and afternoon of selection and installation of safety seats. For more information, Contact Us.
Tether Anchor Retrofitting
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- Allows owners of pre-2001 Toyota or Lexus vehicles to have one or more tether anchors installed; $5 donation each requested. More Information
“Don’t Risk Your Child’s Life IX” video from Shelness Productions USA on DVD and USB in English or Spanish. Running time: 29 minutes.
- Boosters Are For Big Kids
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose Belts and Unused Belts
- But My Child Won’t Stay in the Safety Seat!
- Color Pictorial Guide To Safety Seats
- Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions & Summaries
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints
- How to Avoid Fake and Unsafe Car Seat Products
- Boosters are for Big Kids: Educator Edition
- Boosters are for Big Kids: CA Educator’s Edition!
- Boosters are for Big Kids! – CA Edition
- Are Used Car Seats Safe?
- DUI is Deadly for Children
- California Only
- CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS requirements for hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, and daycare centers 1204.3, 1212, 1268, 1596.95
- California Child Passenger Safety Laws
- Safety Seat Replacement Insurance CA Vehicle code 11580.011. for child safety seats damaged or used during a crash.
- Unattended child in motor vehicle (Kaitlyn’s Law)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 21204, 21212 (Bicycles)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 23116, 23117 (Pickup Trucks)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27302-27317 (Safety belts, school buses, used air bags)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27360-27368 (Children under 16)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27800-27803 (Motorcycles)
- California CPS Law Summaries (for parents, traffic safety educators & professionals, Responsibility of Health Dept. and the courts)
- LA County Safety Seat Distribution Programs
- Law Enforcement Briefing on California Child Restraint Law This outline was designed for use by Child Passenger Safety Technicians, health educators, and law enforcement training staff. Any presenter should prepare by carefully reviewing the briefing packet. Allow about 20 minutes for the presentation.
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SBS USA Handouts/Resources
Master Handouts List in English and Spanish (listed by reference number with title and latest revision date) HERE
Educational Materials (brochures, posters, and videos, including materials in Spanish and other languages) – Store Checkup Form (English) (Spanish) Safety seat online check form Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (CRMIS) is a compilation of complete manufacturers’ instructions for all child restraints made in the last 10 years, with summary sheets developed by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Summaries for each seat include revised recommendations from manufacturers, minimum and maximum weights, first and last dates made, harness threading, LATCH information, belt path diagrams, identification photos, and more. Sample summary
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- Access to CRMIS (included in $135 Member/Subscriber level and above) OR order USB or Online access (free 30-day trial)
- Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries (CRMIS) Tutorial
Color Pictorial Guide to Safety Seats is a collection of color photographs that make it easier to identify child restraints. The photographs are organized by type of safety seat, then alphabetically by manufacturer, and then by appearance. If the manufacturer is known, scroll down to those models. If not, scroll to view all of the safety seats of that type. To help with identification, each photo has a caption with the manufacturer, model name, and years when the product was first made and discontinued. Sample pictorial pages.
List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints is the most current, comprehensive list available. All child restraints made within the last 10 years are listed by manufacturer. This is followed by a list of the child restraints with no recalls in effect.
-
- Print the List of Recalls and Replacement Parts (password needed)
- Subscription/Membership to receive notification of new recalls by email and a password to print the Recall List. A reproducible copy of our current recall list is also included in the packet sent to new and renewing members of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.
- Order a current copy of the “List.”
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints Tutorial
Safe Rides to CHILD CARE How to drive safety with children of all ages.
School Age
-
-
- Ideas for PTA Groups to Promote Car Safety for Children
- Are School Buses Safe?
- Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely
- Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom
- “Boosters Are For Big Kids” for the elementary classroom (grades K-3 or 4-5) and families. Contact Us to discuss bringing this child passenger safety program to your elementary school. Curricula
-
Family Safety in the Car
Webinars for Nurses 1-hour webinar introducing basic child passenger safety and responsibilities of the nurse. Contact us. Social Worker Training 1-day workshop introducing basics of child passenger safety and afternoon of selection and installation of safety seats. For more information, Contact Us.
Tether Anchor Retrofitting
-
- Allows owners of pre-2001 Toyota or Lexus vehicles to have one or more tether anchors installed; $5 donation each requested. More Information
“Don’t Risk Your Child’s Life IX” video from Shelness Productions USA on DVD and USB in English or Spanish. Running time: 29 minutes.
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-
- The most comprehensive, up-to-date child passenger safety video available, covering selection and correct use of safety seats. Demonstrates current technology and best practice recommendations. Special pricing for SBS USA Members/Subscribers. Contact stombrello@carseat.org.
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- Boosters Are For Big Kids
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose Belts and Unused Belts
- But My Child Won’t Stay in the Safety Seat!
- Color Pictorial Guide To Safety Seats
- Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions & Summaries
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints
- How to Avoid Fake and Unsafe Car Seat Products
- Boosters are for Big Kids: Educator Edition
- Boosters are for Big Kids: CA Educator’s Edition!
- Boosters are for Big Kids! – CA Edition
- Are Used Car Seats Safe?
- DUI is Deadly for Children
California Only
- CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS requirements for hospitals, clinics, birthing centers, and daycare centers 1204.3, 1212, 1268, 1596.95
- California Child Passenger Safety Laws
- Safety Seat Replacement Insurance CA Vehicle code 11580.011. for child safety seats damaged or used during a crash.
- Unattended child in motor vehicle (Kaitlyn’s Law)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 21204, 21212 (Bicycles)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 23116, 23117 (Pickup Trucks)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27302-27317 (Safety belts, school buses, used air bags)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27360-27368 (Children under 16)
- California Vehicle Code Sections 27800-27803 (Motorcycles)
- California CPS Law Summaries (for parents, traffic safety educators & professionals, Responsibility of Health Dept. and the courts)
- LA County Safety Seat Distribution Programs
-
Law Enforcement Briefing on California Child Restraint Law
This outline was designed for use by Child Passenger Safety Technicians, health educators, and law enforcement training staff. Any presenter should prepare by carefully reviewing the briefing packet. Allow about 20 minutes for the presentation.
CPST Education/Training/CEUs
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries Quiz (1 CEU)
SafetyBeltSafe News (SBS USA members/subscribers receive the bi-monthly newsletter to be eligible for 1 CEU. To request CEU documentation, send your name, agency, address, and Technician or Instructor number to Stephanie Tombrello). Multiple credits are available for organizational memberships. member/subscriber must send a separate CEU request for each Technician. Sample.
Safe Ride News (SBS USA members/subscribers at and above the $135 level receive this newsletter. To request CEU contact info@saferidenews.com)
Child Passenger Safety Educator Workshops (4 CPST CEUs). 8-hour introductory workshop to educate community volunteers, and professionals to teach parent classes and staff community exhibits. Students receive a Reference & Teaching Guide, including extensive program and curriculum resources. Suitable for anyone who works with children and families. Check the calendar for the next CPS Educator Workshop. Request to join training notification list.
Technical Webinars for California CPSTs (no registration fee). All Californian technicians may participate in a statewide technical webinar conducted by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. with support from California Office of Traffic Safety/Torrance Fire Department. Notification of the webinars is sent automatically to all California Technicians and Instructors.
o Download the CEU request form here.
o Check the calendar for the next technical webinar.
o Request to join training notification list.
Technical Webinars for Malaysian CPSTs (no registration fee). All Malaysian CPSTs may participate in a nationwide technical webinar conducted by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. with support from CPS Malaysia.
o Check the calendar for the next CPS Malaysia technical webinar.
o Download the CEU request form here.
CPST Education/Training/CEUs
SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions with Summaries Quiz (1 CEU)
SafetyBeltSafe News (SBS USA members/subscribers receive the bi-monthly newsletter to be eligible for 1 CEU. To request CEU documentation, send your name, agency, address, and Technician or Instructor number to Stephanie Tombrello). Multiple credits are available for organizational memberships. member/subscriber must send a separate CEU request for each Technician. Sample.
Safe Ride News (SBS USA members/subscribers at and above the $135 level receive this newsletter. To request CEU contact info@saferidenews.com)
Child Passenger Safety Educator Workshops (4 CPST CEUs). 8-hour introductory workshop to educate community volunteers, and professionals to teach parent classes and staff community exhibits. Students receive a Reference & Teaching Guide, including extensive program and curriculum resources. Suitable for anyone who works with children and families. Check the calendar for the next CPS Educator Workshop. Request to join training notification list.
Technical Webinars for California CPSTs (no registration fee). All Californian technicians may participate in a statewide technical webinar conducted by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. with support from California Office of Traffic Safety/Torrance Fire department. Notification of the webinars is sent automatically to all California Technicians and Instructors.
o Download the CEU request form here.
o Check the calendar for the next technical webinar.
o Request to join training notification list.
Technical Webinars for Malaysian CPSTs (no registration fee). All Malaysian CPSTs may participate in a nationwide technical webinar conducted by SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. with support from CPS Malaysia.
o Check the calendar for the next CPS Malaysia technical webinar.
o Download the CEU request form here.
Helpful Links
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- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
- Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS)
- Safe Ride News/LATCH Manual
- Special Needs Transportation (Indiana University)
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213
- American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Links
- Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- School Transportation Safety | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Children in Pickup Trucks | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Restraint Use on Aircraft | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Child Passenger Safety | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Hospitals Encouraged to Provide Child Passenger Training, Resources | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CHO Philadelphia)
- Safe Kids Worldwide (a nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries)
- IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
- Kids and Cars.org (focuses attention to hot car tragedies with education and public awareness campaigns)
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- Wheelchair Transportation Safety (University of Michigan)
- Aircraft Travel
- MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Emergency Nurses Association Policy Statement “Child Passenger Safety in the United States“
- Checklist for Hospital Discharge Recommendations for Safe Transportation of Children
- CPS Listservs
Helpful Links
-
- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
- Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS)
- Safe Ride News/LATCH Manual
- Special Needs Transportation (Indiana University)
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213
- American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP Links
- Safe Transportation of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants at Hospital Discharge | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- School Bus Transportation of Children With Special Health Care Needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- School Transportation Safety | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Children in Pickup Trucks | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Restraint Use on Aircraft | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Child Passenger Safety | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Hospitals Encouraged to Provide Child Passenger Training, Resources | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CHO Philadelphia)
- Safe Kids Worldwide (a nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries)
- IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
- Kids and Cars.org (focuses attention to hot car tragedies with education and public awareness campaigns)
- NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- Wheelchair Transportation Safety (University of Michigan)
- Aircraft Travel
- MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Emergency Nurses Association Policy Statement “Child Passenger Safety in the United States“
- Checklist for Hospital Discharge Recommendations for Safe Transportation of Children
- CPS Listservs
FAQ
View here!
- Which is the best safety seat?
- What are the basic guidelines for proper safety seat use?
- What is the best way to stay warm in a safety seat or booster?
- How can I tell if the safety seat fits my car?
- Do safety seats expire?
- What is a top tether and when is it used?
- What is LATCH?
- Which installation is safer: lower connectors (see LATCH), safety belt, or both?
- Why aren’t the lower anchors in the center seating position of my car?
- How do I securely install a safety seat?
- My child’s safety seat is too loose, how can I fix it?
- What is a locking clip?
- My safety seat is installed with a lap-only safety belt that keeps loosening, what can I do?
- Where is the safest place to sit in the car?
- How do I secure a newborn in a safety seat?
- Why is facing rearward so important for young children?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How common are leg injuries in rear-facing children?
- When is it safe for a child to ride without a booster?
- Can a safety seat be used after a crash?
- How can I keep a child from getting out of his/her safety seat?
- Is it safe for two children to share one safety belt?
- How can I safely transport a child in a pickup truck?
- How should children be protected on airplanes?
- How should a pregnant woman protect herself in a vehicle?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a safety seat error?
FAQ
View here!
- Which is the best safety seat?
- What are the basic guidelines for proper safety seat use?
- What is the best way to stay warm in a safety seat or booster?
- How can I tell if the safety seat fits my car?
- Do safety seats expire?
- What is a top tether and when is it used?
- What is LATCH?
- Which installation is safer: lower connectors (see LATCH), safety belt, or both?
- Why aren’t the lower anchors in the center seating position of my car?
- How do I securely install a safety seat?
- My child’s safety seat is too loose, how can I fix it?
- What is a locking clip?
- My safety seat is installed with a lap-only safety belt that keeps loosening, what can I do?
- Where is the safest place to sit in the car?
- How do I secure a newborn in a safety seat?
- Why is facing rearward so important for young children?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How common are leg injuries in rear-facing children?
- When is it safe for a child to ride without a booster?
- Can a safety seat be used after a crash?
- How can I keep a child from getting out of his/her safety seat?
- Is it safe for two children to share one safety belt?
- How can I safely transport a child in a pickup truck?
- How should children be protected on airplanes?
- How should a pregnant woman protect herself in a vehicle?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a safety seat error?