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Car Seat Information

There are monthly car seat clinics for the public (see schedule) and we encourage you to attend! Low income families looking for a car seat can establish eligibility by calling or emailing Brandi Ballinger at Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue at 360.575.6280. A donation will be requested for all seats distributed through the program.

Thanks to a great partnership with Safe Kids Lower Columbia and the Cowlitz County Child Passenger Safety Team, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Child & Adolescent Clinic are able to provide free car seat inspections in between clinics by appointment only. Car seats may be available for families to purchase at these appointments (fee varies depending on the family's source of income, need and eligibility). If you would like to set up an appointment, please contact one of the agencies/people below:

•  Brandi Ballinger with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue by email or by phone at 360.575.6280

•  Angela Orth, Nicole McCabe or Denise Koopman with Child & Adolescent Clinic by phone at 360.577.1771

Find out which car seat is right for your child.
Find out if your car seat is on the recall list.

Local statistics show that over 90% of car seats are used and installed incorrectly. Are you using your child's car seat correctly? You'll know for sure if you come to a clinic and allow us to assist you and look over how you've installed your child's seat. The seat will also be checked for recalls and we'll make sure it's the right seat for your child. If there are some corrections to make, we'll show you how to make them so your child is riding safely. Belt-positioning booster seats are easy to use, affordable and safe when used properly. Click here for a flyer on booster seats.

REMEMBER: The law that took place effective June 1, 2007, now states that your child must be in a child restraint system (car seat or booster seat) until they are at least 8 years old OR 4 feet 9 inches tall AND the child must fit in the seat belt correctly. These are the MINIMUM requirements by law. Click here to take the 5-step test to find out if your child should still be riding in a booster seat after they have exceeded the age, height and/or weight limit.

For general questions or more information on the car seat program, feel free to contact Brandi Ballinger by email or phone at 360.575.6280.

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