Car Seat Safety

Installing and using child car seats and booster seats properly can reduce the chance of your child being seriously injured and/or killed in a collision. Visit the following webpages for information on how to choose and properly install a car seat.

Choosing a child car seat or booster seat | Transport Canada

Choosing a child car seat | Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Car seat checks

Please note that Huron Perth Public Health does not conduct car seat clinics or safety checks. Visit the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada to find a car seat technician near you.

Car seat education | London Health Sciences Centre  

LHSC offers one-on-one car seat consultations either virtually or in-person. They take around 45 minutes to complete. Contact the injury prevention team to see which method best suits your needs. 

Email: trauma@lhsc.on.ca  
Phone: 519-685-8500 extension 77074 or extension 56041

Car seat recalls

Check out the Transport Canada safety alerts and notices for child car seats to see if a car seat or booster seat has been recalled due to a safety defect or violation.