Free car seat check in Lake Stevens

Published 12:01 am Wednesday, April 27, 2011

LAKE STEVENS — Safety experts plan to offer free car seat checks Monday afternoon in Lake Stevens.

The event is organized by Snohomish County Fire District 8 in Lake Stevens and Safe Kids Snohomish County.

An appointment is required. To schedule one, call fire district public educator Alison Caton at 425-334-3034 or Lake Stevens police at 425-334-9537.

Making sure a car seat is appropriate for a child’s age and size reduces the chance of serious or fatal injuries, Caton said.

A car seat check can help parents find an appropriate seat and use it correctly, she said.