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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.
Please visit our membership page for more membership/subscription options and to sign up.
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.
Please visit our membership page for more membership/subscription options and to sign up.
Become a Member/subscriber of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.! It is tax-deductible!
Safety Seat Check
Is it a Safe Product?
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- WARNING: Fake and Unsafe Products
- How to Avoid Fake and Unsafe Car Seat Products vignette
- Ever Wonder if it’s Worth it to Use a Crash-Tested Safety Seat for Your Child?
- Can a Safety Seat be Used After a Crash?
- Are Used Car Seats Safe? vignette
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints
- Are Used Safety Seats Safe?
- Donor’s Form for Reusing a Safety Seat/Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats for California Donors
- Do Safety Seats Expire?
- Highlights of the Regulation for U.S. Child Restraint Systems – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213
Is Your Safety Seat Correctly Installed and Adjusted?
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- What Are the Basic Guidelines for Proper Safety Seat Use?
- How Can I Tell if the Safety Seat Fits My Car?
- How do I Securely Install a Safety Seat?
- Upcoming SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Safety Seat Checkups
- Safety Seat Online Check Form
- Call the Safe Ride Helpline 800-745-SAFE (English), 800-747-SANO (Spanish)
Safety Belts and Lower Connectors
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- Which Installation is Safer: Lower Connectors, Safety Belt, or Both?
- Using the Safety Belt Correctly to Secure a Safety Seat in the Car
- Using the Lower Connectors Correctly to Secure a Safety Seat in the Car
- Why aren’t the Lower Anchors in the Center Seating Position of my Car?
- Warning! Kids at Risk from Strangulation from Loose or Unused Belts
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose Belts and Unused Belts vignette
- Warning: Vehicle Safety Belt Recall
Tethers
LATCH
Safety Seat Check
Is it a Safe Product?
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- WARNING: Fake and Unsafe Products
- How to Avoid Fake and Unsafe Car Seat Products vignette
- Ever Wonder if it’s Worth it to Use a Crash-Tested Safety Seat for Your Child?
- Can a Safety Seat be Used After a Crash?
- List of Recalls and Replacement Parts for Child Restraints
- Are Used Safety Seats Safe?
- Are Used Car Seats Safe? vignette
- Donor’s Form for Reusing a Safety Seat/Evaluation Form for Used Safety Seats for California Donors
- Do Safety Seats Expire?
- Highlights of the Regulation for U.S. Child Restraint Systems – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213
Is Your Safety Seat Correctly Installed and Adjusted?
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- What Are the Basic Guidelines for Proper Safety Seat Use?
- How Can I Tell if the Safety Seat Fits My Car?
- How do I Securely Install a Safety Seat?
- Upcoming SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. Safety Seat Checkups
- Safety Seat Online Check Form
- Call the Safe Ride Helpline 800-745-SAFE (English), 800-747-SANO (Spanish)
Safety Belts and Lower Connectors
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- Which Installation is Safer: Lower Connectors, Safety Belt, or Both?
- Using the Safety Belt Correctly to Secure a Safety Seat in the Car
- Using the Lower Connectors Correctly to Secure a Safety Seat in the Car
- Why aren’t the Lower Anchors in the Center Seating Position of my Car?
- Warning! Kids at Risk from Strangulation from Loose or Unused Belts
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose Belts and Unused Belts vignette
- Warning: Vehicle Safety Belt Recall
Tethers
LATCH
Trouble-shooting
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- DUI is Deadly for Children vignette
- My Child’s Safety Seat is Too Loose, How Can I Fix It?
- My Safety Seat is Installed with a Lap-Only Safety Belt that Keeps Loosening, What Can I Do?
- How Can I Keep a Child From Getting Out of His/Her Safety Seat?
- What is the Best Way to Stay Warm in a Safety Seat or Booster?
- Quick Checklist for Safety Seat Misuse
- “But my child won’t stay in the car seat!”
- But My Child Won’t Stay in the Safety Seat! vignette
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose Belts and Unused Belts
- But My Child Won’t Stay in the Safety Seat!
Trouble-shooting
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- DUI is Deadly for Children vignette
- My Child’s Safety Seat is Too Loose, How Can I Fix It?
- My Safety Seat is Installed with a Lap-Only Safety Belt that Keeps Loosening, What Can I Do?
- How Can I Keep a Child From Getting Out of His/Her Safety Seat?
- What is the Best Way to Stay Warm in a Safety Seat or Booster?
- Quick Checklist for Safety Seat Misuse
- “But my child won’t stay in the car seat!”
- But My Child Won’t Stay in the Safety Seat! vignette
- Warning: Kids at Risk of Strangulation from Loose Belts and Unused Belts
- But My Child Won’t Stay in the Safety Seat!
Pregnancy and Safety Belts
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- Learn More About How a Pregnant Woman Should Protect Herself in a Vehicle.
- Protect Your Baby Now . . . And Later. View a brochure that shows the pregnant woman why she should wear her safety belt for her baby’s sake and explains how to select and properly use safety seats for newborns. Contact Us to order a copy.
- Should Adults Use Add-Ons to Adjust Safety Belt Positioning?
Pregnancy and Safety Belts
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- Learn More About How a Pregnant Woman Should Protect Herself in a Vehicle.
- Protect Your Baby Now . . . And Later. View a brochure that shows the pregnant woman why she should wear her safety belt for her baby’s sake and explains how to select and properly use safety seats for newborns. Contact Us to order a copy.
- Should Adults Use Add-Ons to Adjust Safety Belt Positioning?
Community Resources
Helpful Handouts
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- List of all handouts by title and reference number HERE
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
Childcare – Parent Guidelines
Child Passenger Safety Questions
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- For Assistance in English: Call the SafeRide Helpline 1-800-745-SAFE
- For Assistance in Spanish: Call the SafeRide Helpline 1-800-747-SANO
- Special Needs Transportation (Indiana University School of Medicine, Automotive Safety Program)
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
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- California Child Passenger Safety Laws
- California Buckle-Up Laws for Parents
- Programs that Help: Free or low-cost safety seat in Los Angeles County.
- 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)
Community Resources
Helpful Handouts
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- List of all handouts by title and reference number HERE
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
Childcare – Parent Guidelines
Child Passenger Safety Questions
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- For Assistance in English: Call the SafeRide Helpline 1-800-745-7233
- For Assistance in Spanish: Call the SafeRide Helpline 1-800-747-7266
- Special Needs Transportation (Indiana University School of Medicine, Automotive Safety Program)
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
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- California Child Passenger Safety Laws
- California Buckle-Up Laws for Parents
- Programs that Help: Free or low-cost safety seat in Los Angeles County.
- 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)
Helpful Links
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- Special Transportation Needs (Indiana University)
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- 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)
- MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
- www.SeatCheck.org (NHTSA Website)
Helpful Links
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- Special Transportation Needs (Indiana University)
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- 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)
- MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
- www.SeatCheck.org (NHTSA Website)
FAQ
View here!
- What is a Locking Clip?
- Where is the Safest Place to Sit in the car?
- How do I Secure a Newborn in a Safety Seat?
- How do I keep a premature baby safe in the car?
- Is it Safe for Two Children to Share One Safety Belt?
- How Can I Safely Transport a Child in a Pickup Truck?
- Can I Get a Ticket if I Make a Safety Seat Error?
FAQ
View here!
- What is a Locking Clip?
- Where is the Safest Place to Sit in the car?
- How do I Secure a Newborn in a Safety Seat?
- How do I keep a premature baby safe in the car?
- Is it Safe for Two Children to Share One Safety Belt?
- How Can I Safely Transport a Child in a Pickup Truck?
- Can I Get a Ticket if I Make a Safety Seat Error?
Familia
Testimonio: “Gracias por tener este workshop en español.”
Recursos: Contactenos para ordenar
Brochures: Contact us to order
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- El Regalo Perfecto: La Seguridad De Su Niño
The Perfect Gift: Your Child’s Safety - Mantenga a Sus Niños a Salvo. Abroche su cituron de seguridad!
Keep Your Children Safe. Buckle them Up. - Proteja A Su Bebe Hoy…Y Mañana
Protect Your Baby Now…And Later - Mexico – Mantenga A Sus Hijos ¡Seguros Correctamente!
Keep Your Children Safe Mexico - Vea además posters en Español de “No Excusa”
See “No Excuse” posters in Spanish.
- El Regalo Perfecto: La Seguridad De Su Niño
Familia
Testimonio: “Gracias por tener este workshop en español.”
Recursos: Contactenos para ordenar
Brochures: Contact us to order
-
- El Regalo Perfecto: La Seguridad De Su Niño
The Perfect Gift: Your Child’s Safety - Mantenga a Sus Niños a Salvo. Abroche su cituron de seguridad!
Keep Your Children Safe. Buckle them Up. - Proteja A Su Bebe Hoy…Y Mañana
Protect Your Baby Now…And Later - Mexico – Mantenga A Sus Hijos ¡Seguros Correctamente!
Keep Your Children Safe Mexico - Vea además posters en Español de “No Excusa”
See “No Excuse” posters in Spanish.
- El Regalo Perfecto: La Seguridad De Su Niño