Bad installs through windows.

Baylor · Oct 18, 2011

Last night coming out of Walmart, I peeked into the car next to me and there was an Graco Bucket badly installed in the back seat. It was crooked and tilted. I can only hope there was no child in Walmart going back into that seat.

This made me think. Does anyone have brochures or a card with the site link on it that you leave on people's cars? A nice note? I know most people don't care but some do and I just have to wonder if maybe I had left something, it would have gotten a child safer.

A couple of weeks ago at the drive thru at the bank, There was a guy that pulled up next to me with an 11 yr old in the front seat of the car and no belt. He was no bigger than my 7yr old.

I just said, " I am sorry and please don't think I am trying to step on your toes, " And then just explained why his son was safer in the back and he should be wearing the belt... and he was kind and thanked me.. Did he do something about it? I don't know.. but at least he listened.

So what about cars with no occupants and bad installs? do you leave anything? Wait? What?

Jessica61624 · Oct 18, 2011

I've been meaning to get some flyers but haven't got to it.

luckyclov · Oct 18, 2011

Yep, I do. I keep a bunch of these http://buckleup.mt.gov/docs/usaa-installation-guide.pdf in my car at all times. I leave
them on windshields, when necessary.

You can order them here: https://www.usaaedfoundation.org/ . They're free.

Baylor · Oct 18, 2011

clov878 said:
Yep, I do. I keep a bunch of these http://buckleup.mt.gov/docs/usaa-installation-guide.pdf in my car at all times. I leave
them on windshields, when necessary.

You can order them here: https://www.usaaedfoundation.org/ . They're free.

Thanks! As a Non tech, I can not do much but at least I can give information and direct people to the right place. I want to hang one at church too!

Thanks so much! I ordered 25!

Kac · Oct 18, 2011

I have a link to TONS of paperwork that is PA specific too. I forget and will get it to you when I get home.

vrclay · Oct 19, 2011

I've also thought of printing up something that has the phone number and address of the nearest seat check location.

tanyaandallie · Oct 19, 2011

Our coalition produced flyers with all of our check locations on one side and a checklist/what you are doing wrong type thing on the back. I have one in my car and use it on occasion. If I saw a tilted seat, wouldn't likely do anything. Honestly, I would rather help people that are coming to me for help as they are more receptive. I will almost always stop and write a note if there is an ohs in the car. Other than that, generally I don't.

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