An opportunity for a free car seat check will be available in Maryville Thursday.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed. Missouri law requires all children under eight to be in a child safety or booster seat until they are 80 pounds or 4 feet 9 inches tall. With the variety of makes and models of car seats on the market, many caregivers are confused on how to properly install the seats. 

A free car seat check is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 19. The check will be held in the parking lot of the Walmart in Maryville, located at 1605 S. Main Street. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will assist parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and usage.

If you can’t make it to the event, but still want your car seat checked, visit www.seatcheck.org to find a certified technician near you.

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