Car Seats
MFD offers car seat checks by appointment only. Contact the administration office at 719-484-0911 to schedule an appointment.
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Keep kids safe!
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All safety seats should be installed and fitted according to the manufacturer's and the vehicle owner's manual.
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Colorado Law's changed Jan 1, 2025. Law requires a child to be rear facing under 2 years of age (and under 40lbs.).
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Best practice recommendation is to keep a child in a seat until they reach a limit of the seat.
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There are 4 stages to car seat safety- Rear Facing, Forward Facing, Booster and then Seat Belt.
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Click it or Ticket! The fine is a minimum of $82.00 for a child improperly restrained. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that all passengers are buckled in appropriately.
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The back seat is the safest for children under the age of 13.
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It is highly recommended that you do not buy used car seats as the history is unknown.
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Please see the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website for recommendations on what to do in the event that the car seat was in an auto accident.
For more information on regulations and guidelines on car seats, refer to Colorado Child Passenger Safety Program or call (303) 239-4500. Also visit Safekids Worldwide for helpful information.
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If interested in acquiring a car seat check, please email Carrie Fuller at cfuller@monumentfire.org or call at 719-484-0911 to make an appointment Monday - Friday.