Free Car Seat Safety Checks for Families

Stilly Valley Health Connections has staff certified as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) who are available by appointment to assess the safety of your car seat.

Smiling young girl in car seat during car ride.

About Car Seat Safety Checks

Car seat safety checks help parents and caregivers in Arlington, Darrington, and surrounding areas ensure their child’s car seat is installed safely and correctly. Car seat safety demonstrations and other family safety resources are also available each year at our Annual Health Fair in downtown Arlington.

Appointments can be scheduled by phone or email or by completing the Car Seat Safety Check Request Form. A Child Passenger Safety Technician will contact you with available appointment times and may request additional information if needed.

You must complete and return the Car Seat Safety Check Form at least 24 hours before the appointment to hold the scheduled time.

Car seat safety checks are recommended for anyone who wants to confirm proper car seat installation or has questions about car seat safety. This includes the following groups:

  • Expecting parents
  • Families with new car seats or vehicles
  • Caregivers such as grandparents, relatives, babysitters, and agencies transporting children under 4’9”

Before the appointment, families complete the Car Seat Safety Check Form with details about the child, vehicle, and car seat. Appointment length varies, but a typical check for one child takes about 30 minutes and is usually scheduled on weekdays.

Caregivers are required to install the seat to the best of their ability before coming in, and bringing the child is encouraged when possible.

During the visit, the Child Passenger Safety Technician will review the car seat installation, answer questions, provide safety recommendations, and guide caregivers through proper installation.

A documented checklist is completed, and caregivers receive take-home resources on next steps and safe sleep when applicable.

Unless otherwise noted, car seat safety checks will take place at the Stilly Valley Health Connections office in Arlington. Directions and location information are available on our Contact Us page.

Events may also take place at the Darrington Fire Station.

We do not supply or sell car seats. Our Child Passenger Safety Technicians ensure car seats are safe and appropriate for the child’s age, height, and weight, but they do not provide materials or car seats.

Families needing a free car seat may contact Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid, which provides new car seats to Snohomish County residents for children newborn to age 2.

Yes. Car seat safety checks are available by appointment only.

The Car Seat Safety Check Request Form must be fully completed before an appointment can be confirmed. Families with multiple children or multiple seats must complete a form for each car seat safety check.

Car Seat Safety Check Gallery

Free car seat checks support families across Arlington, Darrington, and north Snohomish County with hands-on child passenger safety education.

Man installing a car seat in the back of a vehicle for child safety.
Child in car seat being buckled by adult for safety and travel.
Child car seat installed in vehicle for child safety and travel.
Happy woman with baby in car seat inside vehicle.
Young girl smiling in car seat with caregiver adjusting straps.
Smiling young girl in car seat during car ride.

Resources and References

These quality resources and links can offer additional support for families with children seeking additional car seat information.

Car Seat Check Online Request Form – Fill out form

Child Safety Laws In Your State | Safe Kids Worldwide

Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment

The Ultimate Car Seat Guide

Car Seat and Booster Seat Safety, Ratings, Guidelines

Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid

Provides brand-new car seats free to any child in need. All Snohomish County residents in need qualify for a new car seat for each child, ages newborn through 2 years.

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