There are several resources available with tips on how to correctly harness a child and install a car seat a vehicle.
Video clips: Child seat installation and use.
Follow both the car seat AND vehicle manuals to install the seat and harness the child properly. For additional tips, watch this video series:
View car seat videos in other languages (external link).
Halton car seat clinics and education
- To have a car seat inspected for free, call 311 or visit HPCSS to see what is available in your community.
- To hire a private company to install a car seat, look online. (ensure the company you use provides certified car seat technicians).
- For professionals in the community looking for a presentation or display on car seat safety for an event, call 311 or email haltonparents@halton.ca
Halton Partners for Car Seat Safety (HPCSS)
HPCSS is a community group of professionals and volunteers who aim to increase car seat safety for children through awareness, education and enforcement.
Partners include:
- Halton Region Health Department
- Halton Regional Police Services
- Halton Regional Paramedic Services
- Milton Fire Department
- Halton Hills Fire Department
- Burlington Fire Department
- The Co-operators
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation
- Ontario Provincial Police
- Community volunteers
Safety Drives Us
Safety Drives Us was formed to enhance the safety of all road users. Their mission is to remove barriers and enhance the safety of all Ontarians.
Partners include:
- Brampton Multicultural Council
- Halton Multicultural Council
- Hamilton Public Health Services
- Ontario Ministry of Transportation
- Ontario Provincial Police
- Region of Peel
- Road Today
- Peel Regional Police
- Halton Regional Police
The Safety Drives Us website includes videos and training materials in several languages.