This is the begriming of Safe Kids Week in Orillia.
This year the Safe Kids Week focus is all about car seats.
Car seats have changed a lot over the years and their presence has helped reduce deaths and injuries to children immensely, but they work best when installed correctly.
The Canadian Pediatric Society notes the most common errors are, seat not secured tightly enough , the harness system not snug and
chest clip not at armpit level.
If you have questions about your child’s car seat, read the instructions again or visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.
You make Every Ride a Safe Ride.
In Orillia, there will be a Local Orillia Safe Kids Week Event on Saturday, June 4 at the Orillia Square Mall.
Hosted by: the Safe Kids Week Planning Committee, and The Orillia Square Mall.
There will be a Car Seat Clinic from 11:00am – 1:00pm
Also The roll over car which shows the consequences of using and not using a seat belt along with the Honda 1/2 car which demonstrates car seat installation and booster seat use
Elements from the children’s safety village with interactive components will be there as well along with a Booster seat fitting station
