Car Seat Safety Program
Through the Child Passenger Safety Program, Midland Child Advocacy Center purchases and distributes car seats to qualifying Midland County, Michigan families. Instruction on correct use, installation, and recall information are offered at each appointment by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
There are no income requirements for a car seat check or installation - give us a call at 989-835-9922 or complete the form below to request an appointment!
Please note that if you are pregnant and requesting a car seat, we cannot supply the seat until 1 month before your due date.
New Child Program Request
Complete the form below to coordinate a car seat installation or inspection appointment.
Babies and toddlers must ride in a rear-facing car seat until age 2.
Michigan Law Requires
· Children younger than age 5 to ride in a car seat in the back seat if the vehicle has a back seat. If all back seats are occupied by children under 5, then a child under 5 may ride in a car seat in the front seat. A child in a rear-facing car seat may only ride in the front seat if the airbag is turned off.
· Children to be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4’9” tall. Children must ride in a seat until they reach the age requirement or the height/weight requirement of the seat, whichever comes first.
How do I know if my baby is properly buckled in a rear-facing car seat?
· A rear-facing car seat must be buckled into the vehicle seat tightly. The seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or front to back.
· The seat should recline so the child’s head lies back on the car seat without falling forward.
· Harness straps should be snug with no slack.
· The harness clip should be at armpit level.
Always read the instructions that come with the car seat. Follow the weight and height recommendations on the car seat’s label.
Children ages 2-4 should ride in a forward-facing car seat.
How do I know if my toddler is properly buckled in a forward-facing car seat?
· The car seat must be buckled into the vehicle seat tightly. The seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or front to back.
· Harness straps should be snug with no slack.
· The harness clip should be at armpit level.
Always read the instructions that come with the car seat. Follow the weight and height recommendations on the car seat’s label.
Children should ride in a booster seat until they are age 8 or 4’9″ tall.
Which booster seat should I use?
· A no-back booster is recommended for vehicle seats with a head rest.
· A high-back booster is recommended for vehicle seats without a head rest.
How should I install the booster seat?
· Booster seats must be used with both a lap and shoulder belt, NEVER with a lap belt only.