Car Seat Safety - Citrus County Health Department

Car Seat Safety

There is a NEW addition to the Car Seat Safety Program. It is an identification system for children in car seats or boosters called W.H.A.L.E. Check. W.H.A.L.E. stands for “ We Have a Little Emergency.” This is program is used in 35 states to help EMS and other first responders get help for children involved in a car crash. Please read the attached description.

What is WHALE Check (Posted on 1/29/09)

Car Seat Safety
If you are pregnant or the parent / guardian of an infant, toddler, or young child, the Health Department can provide a safe, new car seat or booster seat at low cost.

Eligibility is based on financial need.

1. Call 726-1731 ext. 242 and make an appointment to bring your child to the Inverness office of the Health Department to attend a short car seat safety class.
2. Safety seats are provided at the class, where you will learn how to use and install the appropriate car seat or booster for your child.
3. The program provides only one safety seat per child.
The Health Department also offers car seat check ups by appointment at the Inverness office.

A certified child passenger safety technician will check your child's car seat for any current recalls, adjustments needed for safety and secure installation. Allow 20 minutes per car seat.

Call 726-1731 ext. 242 for an appointment.

Check out the following links:

Community Traffic Safety Team

Citrus County Car Seat Safety Program

Four Steps to Protect Kids

Important Recalls List

Toyota Car Seat Recall Posted on 6/26/08

EvenFlo Discovery Infant Car Seat Recall Posted on 2/7/08

EvenFlo Embrace Recalls

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention