Free car seat clinic offered for parents

The Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Public Health are hosting a free car seat clinic on Wednesday, July 25 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Fire Department.

This is a free opportunity to make sure car seats are installed in vehicles correctly and if the correct seats are being used.

The clinic is open to the public. No appointment is necessary. People will be served on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, contact the Douglas County Public Health at (320) 763-6018.

Did you know…

• Seven out of 10 child safety seats are used incorrectly in Minnesota

• Minnesota state law requires all children up to age 8 or 4’ 9” to ride in a federally approved child safety seat or booster seat

• The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends children ride rear-facing up until age 2.

• All vehicle occupants need to be buckled up properly, whether in a child safety seat, booster seat or seat belt.

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