Our Safekids Brochure (my kids are in it!)

[spokaneCPST]

http://www.sctsc.org/Documents/2009ChildPassengerBrochure.pdf

after LOTS of revisions, here is our new local carseat safety brochure, with my 3 and 4 yo's riding RF on the front. They are so excited when we see the brochure around town (dr's offices mostly).

[ketchupqueen]

Awesome! That's a great pic and I love the little illustration on the inside, too.

[spokaneCPST]

Thanks! We went back and forth for months on the wording for that illustration inside. Originally, it had ages and weights (like 1yr/20 pounds for RF, 4yrs/40 pounds for FF and then booster for everyone over 4/40 up to 8 years or 4'9") and we struggled with how/if to state best practice and the law without confusing people. We ended up going with just stating best practice and I really like how it all turned out.

[ketchupqueen]

Right on. I only teach best practice, I don't even mention weights (other than "many convertible seats rear-face to 35 lbs. and one now rear-faces to 40" and such-like) unless they ask if their kid can and I'm telling them why not. I think that's the way to go. You can always elaborate on the exceptions, you don't get a second chance for the first thing they hear from you. I think it should be best practice. I think your brochure is great!

[wendytthomas]

That is AWESOME!!!!!

If I was closer to Spokane I'd offer to help out on your June and July events. But I can't justify that sort of drive. :(

Wendy

[spokaneCPST]

If you are ever over this way, let me know and you can come help out. I wish the state conference had not been cancelled, I will miss the networking and getting to know other techs from throughout the state.

Have you gotten involved in much on the west side? I assume there are lots of events?

[wendytthomas]

I'm doing an event or two a month here, plus a half dozen or so private checks a month. I've even done presentations for a twins group (10 seats in 90 minutes, then talked and did seven seats in 45 minutes the next time). It's fabulous! People who aren't c-s.org and yet are still rabid about carseats. LOL Half of them work for either the LATCH manual or Safe Ride News. hehe Heck, Deborah Stewart was there a couple of checks ago getting her five seats done. There was one brand new tech (taught by the lady who puts it together, so I didn't doubt her knowledge, just her hands on experience) this weekend who saw I had done a Boulevard at a 45 degree angle for an unborn. She asked if I had told them that a Britax wouldn't work for a newborn. LOL Yes, I HAVE been doing this for three years, I know my stuff, but OTOH, this was her first check and SHE knew that. So I was pretty impressed.

I don't know why I'd be out that way, but if I am I'll definitely let you know. I had wondered why I hadn't heard anything more about the state conference. Oh well. Next year. :-) I still wish Lifesavers had been flip flopped. If it'd been Nashville last year and Portland this year I could have gone to both. :(

Wendy

[J-max]

Hey, hey, do you need a hand at events? I am a new tech (just took the Moscow class) but I am just over an hour away and woudl love to help if you need more hands, just let me know :)

[spokaneCPST]

You are welcome to come and help out anytime! Just bring your Safekids card and show up. I know that the Safekids in Kootenai County/CourDLane needs help sometimes too, but I don't have a schedule of their events.

[all together ooky]

Great brochure! Best practice and nice and simple to understand.
And so jealous of all the seat checks near you.

[Thanksgiving_Twins_Mom]

:2thumbsup: great brochure, and cute pic - way to ERF!