During the month of September 2010, 17 different car seat check
up events were held throughout the state. These check up events
were part of the 2nd annual Boost ‘til 9 Campaign. Every site
stressed the importance of using the appropriate seat for the child’s
height, weight and age as well as the correct fit for the child and the vehicle.
Trained and certified child passenger safety technicians were at each location to
help with compatibility issues and to answer questions. Booster seats were
available at each site with technicians assisting families to choose a booster
seat that was appropriate for the child and the vehicle.
     One of the main focuses of the week was to spread awareness of the
Wyoming Child Passenger Safety Law. The law states that children under the age of nine must be secured in an appropriate child restraint in the back seat of the vehicle. Children in rear-facing infant seats must not be in front of an active
airbag. It is a PRIMARY offense to not have your child safely and properly secured. Law enforcement can and will stop you for not restraining your child
correctly and you can be fined. 318 child safety seats were checked, 136 of which were boosters. With the help of the Wyoming Seat Belt Coalition, 120 seats were distributed to those in need, 96 of which were boosters. In an amazing turnout, almost 600 people were reached through the efforts almost 120 volunteers, 58 of which were Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.