Safe Kids Safe Communities of Lake County and Flathead Reservation

Child Passenger Safety
Car Seat Referral Program

Motor Vehicle Crashes are the #1 killer of children between the ages of 0 to 17. According to a 2004 report from the Montana Fetal, Infant and Child Mortality Review (FICMR), 38 out of 41 (93%) motor vehicle deaths were determined to be preventable.

Current Montana Law Regarding Child Safety Seats:
MCA 61-9-420 states that if a child under 6 years of age and weighing less than 60 pounds is a passenger in a motor vehicle, that motor vehicle must be equipped with one child safety seat for each child in the vehicle and each child must be properly restrained.

Fact: Safety belts are designed for ADULTS and do not properly fit children who are less than 4’9” tall.

According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, 4 out of 5 car seats are improperly used. Here are some basic guidelines when selecting a car seat for your child or children: (click on the link)

Infants: Less than 1 year old and less than 20 pounds
Toddlers: Older than 1 year and 20-40 pounds
Young Kids: Less than 8 years of age and over 40 Pounds
Older Kids: Older than 8 years


 

Contact Us:
Safe Kids Safe Communities
802 Main St.
Polson, MT 59860
Phone: (406) 883-7319 Fax: (406) 883-7290
safekids@centurytel.net

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