Car Seat Checks
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Seattle Children’s offers appointment-based car seat checks at two locations (Seattle and Bellevue).
Join us for a free safety check with certified car seat technicians. Learn the proper way to install a car seat in your car and ensure that your child is properly restrained in the car seat, booster seat, or seat belt. New and expecting parents are welcome.
Seattle Car Seat Check Dates
- Saturday, May 20, 2023
- Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Saturday, October 21, 2023
Appointments are required.
NEW: Bellevue Car Seat Checks
Made possible with support from Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Appointments are required.
Virtual Offerings
- King County Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians offer free virtual car seat check appointments via video chat platforms. For more information, email Laura Miccile or call 206-477-8664.
- South County Fire and Safe Kids Snohomish County offer free virtual car seat classes. Classes take place on:
- The first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
- The third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.
- Registration is required
Find More Car Seat Checks in Your Area
- 2023 King County Car Seat Checks
- Car Safe Kids
- Safe Kids Washington
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration