Cedar Valley Safe Riders

Not sure what to do with that outgrown, expired, or broken car seat? Here's some tips on how to dispose of it safely and properly from National Child Passenger Safety Board!

Do you have an old car seat taking up space? You can trade it in, find a recycle program. Or, if it’s not been involved in a crash, recalled, expired and has been washed according to manufacturer’s instructions, you can donate it to a friend.

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Not sure? Contact a nationally certified child passenger safety technician with Cedar Valley Safe Riders to find out if your kiddos car seat is being used correctly.
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The National Digital Car Seat Check Form data dashboard shows 72% of car seats are used incorrectly. Make sure yours is correct. Schedule a free online car seat check: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

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🚨 Recall Alert 🚨

Graco has issued a voluntary recall for the SnugRide Turn & Slide Rotating Infant Car Seat due to a structural issue found during post-production testing.

🛑Stop using the base immediately.

Visit the link below to see if your car seat is included in the recall.

https://recalls.gracobaby.com/

UPDATE: Due to storm chances this Wednesday, 4/15/26, the Head Start fit station will be postponed, possibly to May 6th, 2026. Please contact Head Start for more information. Be safe, all!

Want to get your kiddos car seat checked by a nationally certified child passenger safety technician? There are upcoming scheduled events to do so in the Cedar Valley where Cedar Valley Safe Riders will be there to help!

Don't forget the tether anchor! This March Madness brings many exciting challenges for teams...make sure your team is ready for vehicle rides.
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In the “forward-facing” bracket, the tether anchor is a game-changer: it secures the top of a forward-facing seat and helps reduce forward head movement in a crash. Whether you install with seat belt or lower anchors, don’t skip the tether. Get more car seat safety tips: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

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