Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicks off Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week - a critical time for parents and guardians to make sure they safely know how to pro
Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicks off Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week - a critical time for parents and guardians to make sure they safely know how to properly install a car seat in their vehicle.
The week is an annual educational campaign held during the third week of September to highlight the importance of correctly securing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
One of the reasons the week is so important is car crashes are a leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 to 13. If and when a crash happens, car seats and booster seats can provide protection for infants and children, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
Community Service Officer Denise Contreras showed ARC Seattle co-anchor Steve McCarron how to properly install a car seat in a vehicle.
If you live in the cities of Burien or SeaTac, you can schedule an appointment to learn how to properly install a car seat or booster seat. Click here if you live in other portions of King County.
To find information about Washington’s child restraint requirements, resources, and local car seat check services, visit www.wacarseats.com.
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