Do you have a tech kit??

cdncasper · 02-12-2008, 06:57 PM

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I just got my tech kit a few weekends ago and so glad I have it now, keeps everything organized. So do all the techs have one??? What do you have in it??

In mine I have:
--scale
--inspection forms
--about 6 pens
--envelope for finished inspection forms
--clipboard
--stuff for kids (pencils, temp. tattoos)
--pool noodles
--screwdriver
--mini flashlight
--duct tape
--scissors
--notepad
--carseat info sheets
--recall book
--mpi buisness cards
--hand sanitizer
--locking clips
--probably something else that I just can't remember

cryswilkins · 02-12-2008, 07:05 PM

Whose motto is always be prepared?

I think that is the CPST motto, lol.

Starlight · 02-12-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm really hoping that the duct tape is for the pool noodles and not to tape the mouths of irritating parents who don't want to listen.

cdncasper · 02-12-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by starlightCPST

I'm really hoping that the duct tape is for the pool noodles and not to tape the mouths of irritating parents who don't want to listen.

Never even thought of that

Starlight · 02-12-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdncasper

Never even thought of that

SusanMae · 02-12-2008, 07:51 PM

Did you think to pack some latex gloves to use for when cars are very icky?

One of the police officers in my class did that on a truck I was working with her. Now granted the truck was really groody...but what message does that send to the parent?

Susan

azgirl71 · 02-12-2008, 08:01 PM

I have a wheeled bag with:
My training manual
LATCH manual
scale
recall lists
About 15 different fliers
check lists
business cards
stapler
measuring tape
growth charts
locking clips
1 belt shortening clip compliments of Ford
screwdriver
clear packing tape
scissors
pens
pencils
sticky notepads

I also have a rubbermaid tub with cut noodles (I cut then extra long)

azgirl71 · 02-12-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SusanMae

Did you think to pack some latex gloves to use for when cars are very icky?

One of the police officers in my class did that on a truck I was working with her. Now granted the truck was really groody...but what message does that send to the parent?

Susan

Good idea!! I will get DH to bring me a box home!

Defrost · 02-12-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by starlightCPST

I'm really hoping that the duct tape is for the pool noodles and not to tape the mouths of irritating parents who don't want to listen.

Don't be silly! It's for taping up the cracks in carseats or to use in place of a missing splitter-plate! Also great for covering up seat belt buckles that keep getting undone by the passengers next to it.

azgirl71 · 02-12-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Defrost

Don't be silly! It's for taping up the cracks in carseats or to use in place of a missing splitter-plate! Also great for covering up seat belt buckles that keep getting undone by the passengers next to it.

LuvBug · 02-12-2008, 08:24 PM

I only do checks at the checkup right now, and they have everything we need on hand. I might eventually put together a kit once I get a feeling of what I need on hand at all times. I do have a pull noodle in my trunk and a locking clip in my glove! lol!

cdncasper · 02-12-2008, 08:36 PM

I totally forgot about my measuring tape and the gloves are a good idea. My trunk also has uncut pool noodles, which the girls want to steal all the time.

LISmama810 · 02-12-2008, 10:38 PM

Besides what's been stated:

Purell
Nail file
Band-aids
Neosporin

I ALWAYS manage to mangle my hands in some way.

I also have these two plastic triangles that came in a geometry set. One has a 30-degree angle, and the other 45. I haven't used them yet, but I figure they might come in handy for eyeballing recline.

MagnificentMama · 02-12-2008, 10:52 PM

Oh God no! I wouldn't even remember to pack half of what you girls posted! Bravo to all you organized techs!

snowbird25ca · 02-12-2008, 11:56 PM

So did you guys make your kits up yourself, buy it, or have it supplied by an organization?

When I do private checks I ask parents for info before hand and have them bring anything I think may be needed such as a towel the right size. I bring a clip board with me that has forms in it and a pen, and I have a little extra stuff in the little storage area in my truck's hatch. Nothing major though.

wendytthomas · 02-13-2008, 08:28 AM

I don't have a scale or pool noodles. I really need some noodles, though only once have I had to use something and the parent had a towel in their car.

I have my LATCH book, forms, pens, business cards, pamphlets, my filled out forms.

I do mostly private checks, so I ask the weight of the child before we meet. I check their torso height against their current seat. Or if the child isn't present I teach the parents how to check. The only thing I wish I had was a pool noodle.

Wendy

azgirl71 · 02-13-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LISmama810

Besides what's been stated:

Purell
Nail file
Band-aids
Neosporin

I ALWAYS manage to mangle my hands in some way.

I also have these two plastic triangles that came in a geometry set. One has a 30-degree angle, and the other 45. I haven't used them yet, but I figure they might come in handy for eyeballing recline.

Oh I forgot. I do have bandaids, baby wipes and hand sanitizer in my bag also.

azgirl71 · 02-13-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendytthomas

I don't have a scale or pool noodles. I really need some noodles, though only once have I had to use something and the parent had a towel in their car.

I have my LATCH book, forms, pens, business cards, pamphlets, my filled out forms.

I do mostly private checks, so I ask the weight of the child before we meet. I check their torso height against their current seat. Or if the child isn't present I teach the parents how to check. The only thing I wish I had was a pool noodle.

Wendy

Ihave had people tell me thier child weighed 39 lbs and when I get there it is obvous they do not. That particular child only weighed 33.5 lbs. I now always have a scale.

I bought all of my noodles at the Dollar Store. I paid $1 each. If you have any of them around you could check there for noodles.

cdncasper · 02-13-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LISmama810

Besides what's been stated:

Purell
Nail file
Band-aids
Neosporin

I ALWAYS manage to mangle my hands in some way.

I also have these two plastic triangles that came in a geometry set. One has a 30-degree angle, and the other 45. I haven't used them yet, but I figure they might come in handy for eyeballing recline.

I have a little first aid kit also which I got from st.johns ambulance and I have a thing for angles but forgot about it, thanks for reminding me, I should find it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowbird25ca

So did you guys make your kits up yourself, buy it, or have it supplied by an organization?

I had the kit supplied by MPI (our insurance company) which is who I mostly do checks for and who the inspection sheets go to. I do buy my own pencils and such for the kids, and update the recall list when needed. I can buy the noodles when needed but I can also get them for free but need to usually wait a few days for that.

Jewels · 02-13-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdncasper

I had the kit supplied by MPI (our insurance company) which is who I mostly do checks for and who the inspection sheets go to. I do buy my own pencils and such for the kids, and update the recall list when needed. I can buy the noodles when needed but I can also get them for free but need to usually wait a few days for that.

So if I call MPI, will they give me a kit? I don't usually do checks with them, do to distance but I still send all my forms into them.

02-12-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
cryswilkins CPS Technician Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,518	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? Whose motto is always be prepared? I think that is the CPST motto, lol. __________________ Crystal, CPST Mama to Zoe 11/30/2006 , Ollie 1/3/2010 and Baby Eli born 9/24/2012

02-12-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
Starlight CPS Technician Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Freezing my booty off! Posts: 2,009	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? I'm really hoping that the duct tape is for the pool noodles and not to tape the mouths of irritating parents who don't want to listen. __________________ Mom to a Crew! Boys 10, 6, 4 and 2 and Girls 9 and 2! Don't ask me if I'm having more, I may be tempted to say yes!

02-12-2008, 07:51 PM	#6
SusanMae CPS Technician Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,229	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? Did you think to pack some latex gloves to use for when cars are very icky? One of the police officers in my class did that on a truck I was working with her. Now granted the truck was really groody...but what message does that send to the parent? Susan __________________ Mommy to my angel, Ethan Daniel (8/5/07-8/6/07) Mommy to Nicholas (12-29-08) RF'ed to 2.75 yrs in Graco MyRide(crashed) and a True Fit Primier. FF in the TFP and a Graco Nautilus Elite. Nicholas is 2.75 yrs old, 32 lbs and 36" tall. Child Passenger Safety Tech

02-12-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
azgirl71 CPST Instructor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 4,432 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? I have a wheeled bag with: My training manual LATCH manual scale recall lists About 15 different fliers check lists business cards stapler measuring tape growth charts locking clips 1 belt shortening clip compliments of Ford screwdriver clear packing tape scissors pens pencils sticky notepads I also have a rubbermaid tub with cut noodles (I cut then extra long) __________________ Lisa - CPSTI Mom to Tucker, 5 years old, 29.2 lbs, 39.25 inches tall who has a variety of different carseats to ride in. My new grandson is my signature photo

02-12-2008, 08:24 PM	#11
LuvBug Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,517	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? I only do checks at the checkup right now, and they have everything we need on hand. I might eventually put together a kit once I get a feeling of what I need on hand at all times. I do have a pull noodle in my trunk and a locking clip in my glove! lol! __________________ “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes... That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away AND you have their shoes.”

02-12-2008, 08:36 PM	#12
cdncasper Carseat Crazy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 681	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? I totally forgot about my measuring tape and the gloves are a good idea. My trunk also has uncut pool noodles, which the girls want to steal all the time. __________________ April CRST and mommy to Kort 20 months, 23.5 lbs, 33 inches RF COWMOO MA

02-12-2008, 10:38 PM	#13
LISmama810 Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Not-quite-Chicago... Posts: 8,472	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? Besides what's been stated: Purell Nail file Band-aids Neosporin I ALWAYS manage to mangle my hands in some way. I also have these two plastic triangles that came in a geometry set. One has a 30-degree angle, and the other 45. I haven't used them yet, but I figure they might come in handy for eyeballing recline. __________________ --Jennie E, 8, boostered in a Turbo A, 4, FF in a Size4Me O, 1, RF in a Cowmoo BLVD Follow us not-quite-on-the-road: My Free-Range Family. Need a tech in Orange County, CA? Click here

02-12-2008, 10:52 PM	#14
MagnificentMama Senior Community Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 442	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? Oh God no! I wouldn't even remember to pack half of what you girls posted! Bravo to all you organized techs! __________________ Miss Goofball 6yo\|Regent

02-12-2008, 11:56 PM	#15
snowbird25ca Moderator - CPST Instructor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 13,746 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? So did you guys make your kits up yourself, buy it, or have it supplied by an organization? When I do private checks I ask parents for info before hand and have them bring anything I think may be needed such as a towel the right size. I bring a clip board with me that has forms in it and a pen, and I have a little extra stuff in the little storage area in my truck's hatch. Nothing major though. __________________ Trudy - Canadian CPSAC certified CRST Instructor-Trainer and mommy to: Jillian - 8.5yrs, 56lbs, riding in a Monterey in each car. Jonas - 6yrs, 48lbs, Riding in a Oobr and a Frontier XT. Both safely riding in either a 2007 Outlook or a 2009 Astra depending on the day.

02-13-2008, 08:28 AM	#16
wendytthomas Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dresden, Germany Posts: 25,089	Re: Do you have a tech kit?? I don't have a scale or pool noodles. I really need some noodles, though only once have I had to use something and the parent had a towel in their car. I have my LATCH book, forms, pens, business cards, pamphlets, my filled out forms. I do mostly private checks, so I ask the weight of the child before we meet. I check their torso height against their current seat. Or if the child isn't present I teach the parents how to check. The only thing I wish I had was a pool noodle. Wendy __________________ wendy, mom to piper, 7/26/02, 54", 67#, Ozzi, Monterey (thank you, Diono!) laine 9/16/09, 36.5", 28#, True Fit, True Fit Premier 2004 Audi A4, 2012 Mazda5 Currently using TFP and Ozzi in a 2013 Ford Mondeo

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