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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!
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!
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)
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 CPS Tech Special membership) – 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 photos that makes 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
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
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.
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
- “Boosters Are For Big Kids” curricula 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.
- Are School Buses Safe?
- Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely
- Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom
Family Safety in the Car
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.
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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.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 Highlights of the Regulation for Child Restraint Systems (full text)
California Only
- 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 (English) (Spanish)
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 CPS Tech Special membership) – 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 photos that makes 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
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
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.
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
- “Boosters Are For Big Kids” curricula 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.
- Are School Buses Safe?
- Basic Guidelines for Transporting Children Safely
- Suggestions for Presenting Child Passenger Safety in Your School or Classroom
Family Safety in the Car
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.
-
- 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.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 Highlights of the Regulation for Child Restraint Systems (full text)
California Only
- 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 (English) (Spanish)
Education/Training
Child Passenger Safety Educator Workshops (4 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.
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Training in Los Angeles. Check the calendar for the next CPST Certification Training. Request to join the training notification list.
SBS USA Webinars for Nurses, Head Start, or Child Care providers. Contact us or Check the calendar for the next webinar.
Law Enforcement Briefing on California Child Restraint Law. Schedule virtual Roll Call Briefings with SBS USA to share basic information on CPS. 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.
Education/Training
Child Passenger Safety Educator Workshops (4 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.
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Training in Los Angeles. Check the calendar for the next CPST Certification Training. Request to join the training notification list.
SBS USA Webinars for Nurses, Head Start, or Child Care providers. Contact us or Check the calendar for the next webinar.
Law Enforcement Briefing on California Child Restraint Law. Schedule virtual Roll Call Briefings with SBS USA to share basic information on CPS. 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.
Helpful Links
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- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
- Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS)
- LATCH Manual/safe ride news
- 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
- CPS in the healthcare google group – for CPSTs & non-CPSTs practicing cps in healthcare
- Emergency Nurses Association Policy Statement “Child Passenger Safety in the United States“
- Checklist for Hospital Discharge Recommendations for Safe Transportation of Children
Helpful Links
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- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
- Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS)
- LATCH Manual/safe ride news
- 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
- CPS in the healthcare google group – for CPSTs & non-CPSTs practicing cps in healthcare
- Emergency Nurses Association Policy Statement “Child Passenger Safety in the United States“
- Checklist for Hospital Discharge Recommendations for Safe Transportation of Children
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?
- How do I choose the right kind of seat for my child?
- Are used car seats safe?
- Is my child’s safety seat on recall?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How can you tell if a child is ready to wear a safety belt?
- Why should children ride in the back seat?
- How can I keep my child from getting out of his safety seat?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a car 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?
- How do I choose the right kind of seat for my child?
- Are used car seats safe?
- Is my child’s safety seat on recall?
- How long should children ride facing the back of the car?
- How can you tell if a child is ready to wear a safety belt?
- Why should children ride in the back seat?
- How can I keep my child from getting out of his safety seat?
- Can I get a ticket if I make a car seat error?