News Release                                   For Immediate Release                                                                                                            May 3, 2004

Find Out if Your Child is Buckled Up Properly

You can make sure your little ones are buckled in correctly at the free car seat safety check on Saturday, May 15^th at the Tiverton Fire Department.   The event runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 PM.

It isn’t enough to have a car seat or booster, it must be used on every trip and it must be used correctly.  Each child seat on the market has its own method of installation.  Installation mistakes are often made because more information is needed.  Car seat clinics in Grey and Bruce have shown that over 80% of car seats are not installed or used properly.  Is yours?

Free refreshments will be provided and there will be treat bags for the kids.  All participants will be entered into a free draw for a high back booster seat. 

The Grey Bruce Health Unit, Tiverton Fire Department and South Bruce OPP are hosting the clinic.  This event was made possible through the generosity of Bruce Power.

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For more information:

Sandy Rennick, Public Health Nurse

Injury Prevention Program,

Grey Bruce Health Unit

376-9420 ext. 251