CAR SEAT PROGRAM
& Child Passenger Safety
First 5 Yuba County offers car seat education classes, 1-on-1 appointments, car seat inspections, installation support, and distribution of car seats for Yuba county residents.
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Classes & One-on-One Inspections: Join us for educational classes and one-on-one inspections, held on the second Wednesday of each month. Morning sessions start at 9:00 AM, and evening sessions begin at 5:30 PM. Both sessions take place at the First 5 Yuba County Office, located at 1114 Yuba Street, Marysville. Appointments are required!
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What shoud you expect?
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Start with the Educational Class:
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Group setting with a Certified Car Seat Technician
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Review of current laws, car seat types, and parts
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Followed by a One-on-One Inspection:​
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Technician checks:
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Recalls/Expirations
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Proper fit in your vehicle
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Proper fit on the child
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Other safety issues
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Fill out this form to sign up for your appointment today!
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Have an urgent need for an inspection? Call our office at 530-749-4877 to talk with a Technician today. Llame al 530-749-4877 para español.
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Car Seat Check-Up Events: Throughout the year, inspection events are held in various Yuba County locations. These "drive through" style events are similar to 1-on-1appointments. Car Seat Technicians provide education and pre-owned car seats are inspected and/or car seats are distributed on a case-by-case basis.
Register HERE for an upcoming event:
Lost Nugget Market, 6448 CA-49, Camptonville CA
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Walk-in's welcomed on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Car Seat Safety Tips
The best way to keep your child safe is to use the right car seat, the right way.
Here are some safety tips to ensure your most precious cargo is safely secured.
Buying the right seat: California law requires your child be in a rear-facing car seat until at least two years old. Best practice is to keep your child rear-facing as long as possible, based on the car seat weight/height limits. When your child has outgrown their rear facing seat, you are ready for a forward-facing seat. Get more details on buying the right seat for your child.
Installing the seat: You'll need to decide what type of system you will use when installing your car seat. You can choose either the seat belt, or the lower anchors to secure the seat. Both are safe, but unless specifically called for in your car seat manual, do not use both. It is important to use the tether in your child's forward facing car set. Get more information about installing your car seat.
Getting the right fit: A properly-fitted harness gives your child the best possible protection. Here is some more information on getting the right fit for your child.
Learn More
Kids spend a lot of time in the car. It is important to learn how to keep them safe.
There's a lot to know but we are here to help! Attend a check-up event, make a one-on-one appointment, or give us a call today.
First 5 Yuba County's Child Passenger Safety Program is funded by the Office of Traffic Safety to conduct child passenger safety.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 530-749-4877.