All parents know the feeling of scanning a situation for possible danger: exposed outlets, stairs without safety gates, loose bedding in cribs. That’s because moms and dads know one of their most important jobs is ensuring the safety of their children. Unfortunately, not all hazards are easily controlled. No parent wants to think about the possibility of a car crash, but crashes are a leading cause of death for children. In fact, every 34 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a crash. Fortunately, car seats are now safer than ever. In passenger cars, child safety seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers. Car seats work best when used correctly. Most parents feel confident in their car seat installation, but a staggering 59% of seats have not been installed correctly.
September 13-19 is Child Passenger Safety Week. Free car seat inspection events will be held at several locations in Central PA. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to offer advice and instruction to parents and caregivers. Working one on one with you, these trained individuals can help you ensure that your most precious cargo is safe and secure in a properly installed car seat.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Just Like New Consignment Sale
Midway Skating Rink, 5161 Holly Pike, Carlisle, PA
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
West Shore
Kohl’s Department Store, 6444 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East Shore
Kohl’s Department Store, 5125 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA
Time: 2 to 8 p.m.
Ongoing Check-ups
If you are unable to attend one of these events, inspections are offered year-round by appointment at locations close to each Tender Years location.
Camp Hill
Camp Hill Boro Police Department (boro residents only)
2199 Walnut Street, Camp Hill, PA
Phone: (717) 737-1570
Lower Allen Township Police Department
2233 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA
Phone: (717) 975-7575
Safe Kids PA
275 Grandview Ave Suite 200, Camp Hill, PA
Phone: (717) 763-1661 x 131
Mechanicsburg
Upper Allen Township Police Department
100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA
Phone: (717) 795-2445
http://upperallenpolice.com/wp/
South Central PA Highway Safety
2 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 766-1616
Silver Spring Township Police Department
8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA
Phone: (717) 697-0607
http://www.silverspringpolice.com
Hampden Township Police Department
230 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA l
Phone: (717) 761-2609
Hershey
Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
Life Lion Hanger
Bullfrog Valley Road and Life Lion Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
717-531-7233
