Happy Father’s Day! 7 child passenger safety tips for dads (and moms, too)
As a dad, Father's Day is a day to sit back, relax, and let the respect and gratitude of your family wash over you. Or maybe it's just a good day to get some yard work done. Either way, you love your kids and want to do everything you can to protect them. There's a lot to being a good dad, so let Car Seats Colorado help you manage one small part with this short list of car seat safety tips.
Car Seat Safety Tips

- Read, read, read.
Car seat safety may seem simple, but there are a lot of factors at play. Getting familiar with car seat manuals, your automobile's owner's manual, and recall lists is the first step in making sure your child is well-protected should something bad happen on the road. - New dad? Plan ahead.
OK, so maybe you're not a dad yet, but you've got a baby on the way. Take the time before the big day to plan ahead and make sure you have the right car seat with the right inserts for a tiny newborn—and always, always have them rear-facing. - Stand strong.
Your child might be older and reaching the upper end of needing a booster seat, but don't let them talk you into throwing it out before they're ready—no matter how much they plead, scowl or stomp their feet. - It's OK to be a know-it-all.
So, your kids are grown and riding shotgun; that doesn't mean you can't urge your friends and family to take child passenger safety seriously. You could even become a certified pro by taking one of our car seat safety technician certification classes. Keep tabs on courses coming to your town on our Facebook page events calendar. - Pay it forward.
Recycle your car seat or do everything right before you hand it down. Learn more about the Car Seats Colorado Recycling Program. - When in doubt, use a checklist.
All the aforementioned reading aside, it's likely you still have questions. Follow this five-step checklist to make assessing proper booster and seat belt fit quick and easy. - Never shy away from asking for help.
We know it's not easy being a dad (or mom), so that's why Car Seats Colorado has put together a wealth of information on our website, CarSeatsColorado.com. And when in doubt, there are certified car seat technicians statewide at the ready to give you a free car seat inspection and answer all the questions you might have—and even some you didn't know you had.