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Car Safety Seat Information Display (click to view)
This display highlights the stages of car safety seats. It is mandatory for a driver who transports children to ensure children are properly secured in an infant seat, child car safety seat, or booster seat as required by their height, weight, and age. This applies to all caregivers, from babysitters to grandparents.
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• Infant and Toddler Safety Association
  
• Safe Kids Canada
  
• The Corporation of the City of Brampton
  
• Tips for Installing Child Car Seats

 Other Videos:  

• Child Not Secured in a Car Seat
  Child-size dummies, illustrate what can happen if a child is not properly secured in a car seat. From the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
  
• Save a Friend
  Know of someone who does NOT wear a seat belt? Save a Friend has 15 graphic videos that show what can happen when someone does not wear their seat belt. These powerful videos may not be suitable for all audiences as some may be disturbing to young children and some adults. They will make you think about the consequences of not buckling up. 

Other Website Links:

Baby's First Car Seat  

Booster Seats

Convertible and 3-Stage Car Seats  

Cross Border Shopping for Car Safety Seats
Transport Canada warns consumers car safety seats purchased in the USA are illegal for use in Canada.

Infant Seat Safety

Infant and Toddler Safety Association
This website will help parents and care givers with the selection and safe use of car seats and booster seats. 

Transport Canada: Child: Car Safety Seats Notices
This list from Transport Canada is updated regularly with recalls and notices on child safety seats.  

Transport Canada: Car Safety Seats
Transport Canada is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services to ensure the safety of transportation in Canada.

Used  Car Seats and Booster Seats