I work at Wal*Mart, and my manager has asked me to make up some signs to put by the carseats. Simple stuff, like how to make sure the car seat fits your child, what to look for when buying a new one, rfing vs ffing. I've got a couple ideas, but I thought I'd ask here for ideas too :thumbsup:. When you walk down the car seat rows and see the horrible signs, what do you wish they had?
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What signage would YOU like to see in the car seat department?
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Evolily
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I'd put simple things like phone numbers to local car seat installation programs, things like "The best seat is one that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and you can use correctly 100% of the time", "Make sure your child meets the weight, height, and age limits of your car seat", "Be sure to read your car seat manual", "Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children", etc.
Here's some flyers
http://www.carseat.org/Resources/Repro_Mat_Lst.htm
http://www.safekids.org/educators/
If you can, I would print up some flyers, laminate them (you can just use contact paper), secure them in a 3 ring binder, and put the binder in the car seat aisle for parents to look through. Sort of like they do with school supply lists. I'd use bright lettering that says stuff like like "Car Seat Safety Information for Parents". That way parents can access the information.
Here's some flyers
http://www.carseat.org/Resources/Repro_Mat_Lst.htm
http://www.safekids.org/educators/
If you can, I would print up some flyers, laminate them (you can just use contact paper), secure them in a 3 ring binder, and put the binder in the car seat aisle for parents to look through. Sort of like they do with school supply lists. I'd use bright lettering that says stuff like like "Car Seat Safety Information for Parents". That way parents can access the information.
First thing I'd put up is to rear face to at least two years old. I'd prefer longer, but I also wouldn't want to scare people off. I'd make sure it's marked as an AAP recommendation (they haven't changed their policy yet, but they've stated it a couple of times).
I would say at least four and 40 for boosters.
I'd list your state law for riding in nothing.
Wendy
I would say at least four and 40 for boosters.
I'd list your state law for riding in nothing.
Wendy
momto3girls
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Boosters are for Big Kids - 5 step test for seat belt use. I didn't know this until I started hanging out here and took cpst class.
tjham
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Kat_Shoshin
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Jenna and Kim would totally hook you up with a stack of postcards. Twinklefae and I distributed some to our local Wal-Mart and Zellers.
Unfortunately they still have the old postcard on the website so you would have to email them to get the new ones in PDF... I wouldn't use the old ones.
http://www.childsafetylink.ca/index.cfm?objectid=42126E06-9DD3-93E6-62C5D47E06794ADD
Unfortunately they still have the old postcard on the website so you would have to email them to get the new ones in PDF... I wouldn't use the old ones.
http://www.childsafetylink.ca/index.cfm?objectid=42126E06-9DD3-93E6-62C5D47E06794ADD
I think it is WONDERFUL that your manager asked you to do this!
I'm very glad he did, but he's definitely not doing it for the safety of kids, he's doing it hoping that since no other store does he'll sell more seats. Either way though, I'm just glad I can do it.
Postcards would be awesome! Do you have contact info for either Jenna or Kim? If so PM me!
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