SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ)- A Shawano Deputy is helping mak sure your kids are safe in their seats.
o help community members, Deputy Finger is taking time to check seats upon request. She is also giving some tips to parents and guardians. Finger says she sees too many child car seats installed improperly.
“They put them in as best as they can, or how they think is best.”
Having the car seat installed properly is only half of the battle. Finger says it is eye opening to see how many children are not secured the correct way.
“The straps need to fit a certain way, and it varies based on the age of the child, and if the seat is front facing or rear facing.”
She says a big question people ask is how to safely put a car seat in the middle of the backseat.
“There are latch hooks for the outside seats, but those need to be used for the outside seats. They are not designed to have the seat in the middle to use them.”
Finger says studies show properly buckled kids inside properly installed seats has and will continue to save lives.
“If people are in an accident, the likelyhood that the child is safe is a lot higher.”
Finger also said many people don’t realize that a car seat that has been in an accident, should be replaced.
Anyone wanting to learn more, or have their seats checked, can contact Deputy Finger at the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office.
If you are not sure that your car seat is properly installed, you are encouraged to call the Shawano County Shierff’s Office and speak to Deputy Sandra Otto Finger.
You can set up an appointment for inspection. 715.526.7905
