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Car Seat Inspection 

For your convenience please make an appointment for car seat inspections. 

Car seat checks are conducted by National Child Passenger Safety Board certified technicians. Appointments can be made by calling Station 131 @ 614-471-0542. Please allow approximately 30 minutes per car seat.

Note: The Mifflin Township Fire Department follows the American Academy of Pediatrics current medical recommendation to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat.

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics also advises that most children will need to ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they have reached 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between 8 and 12 years of age.

Click here for additional Car Seat Checkup Locations in Central Ohio

Inspection Directions

Read your owner’s manual for the car seat.

Read the vehicle manual section pertaining to the use of child restraint system, latch and air bags

Install the seat to the best of your ability before you come in for an inspection.

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS.

What to Bring With You

  • Car seat with instruction manual.
  • Base and carrier for infant rear facing seats.
  • Bases will not be installed without the carrier!!

Click on the following links to view videos and related information:

View the Importance of Rear Facing Video

Car-Safety.org provides information on all aspect of child restraints including a buying guide. It also offers a blog.

View the importance of a 5 point harness- Belle's Gift

View Harness vs. Booster

View the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety car seat information videos.

www.cpsafety.com provides information about all stages of car seats, the importance of riding rear facing past 12months and 20 pounds and a gallery of children still riding rear facing.