Child Car Seats Save Lives!

Child car seat safety begins with knowledge.

Did you know?

Vehicle crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. (www.safekids.org) 

A child properly secured in a child seat has a 70 percent better chance of survival if you are in an accident?

Did you also know that it takes just 15 seconds to secure your child in a safety seat? That’s less time than it took you to read this page!

Know the basics.

Millions of other parents just like you have been taking responsibility and “Snapping the Strap.” It’s working. Child fatalities in motor vehicle crashes have dropped to the lowest level in history! But remember that just putting your child in a car seat is not enough. You need to PROPERLY secure your child AND the car seat.

Children are just too precious! Don’t chance it!

The Family Resource Center of North Texas has certified car seat safety technicians on staff. To make an appointment to have your car seat checked out or for any questions you might have, please contact us at: (940) 566-1800 or send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To help make sure your child is always safe in an automobile, click here for a helpful list that you can check before starting even the shortest trip.