Child Passenger Safety Week
The District of Columbia government is making it easier for residents to protect their families. (Information provided from the District Department of Transportation)
Project Safe-Child
This program allows DC residents to purchase infant, toddler, and booster seats at reduced rates.
To purchase the safety seats or to obtain educational materials on properly buckling children, visit one of the District's Child Seat Distribution Locations.
| Car Seat Type | Child Size | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | 0-20 pounds | $20 |
| Toddler | 20-40 pounds | $30 |
| Booster | Over 40 pounds ¥ | Free |
| Booster (High-back only) | Over 40 pounds ¥ | $30 |
| Big-Kid Booster | Over 40 pounds | Free |
¥ Warning: It is important to put all children over 40 pounds and under 54 inches tall in booster seats!
Learn more about Child Safety Seat Usage, and the correct use of child restraints.
Visit the District's free Car Seat Inspection Stations.
For more information on Child Passenger Safety and to find the car seat inspection station nearest you, visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Helpful Links
- Parents Central: Keeping Kids Safe
- Child Restraint Law in DC
- DC Car Seat Fitting Stations
- NHTSA Fitting Stations
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National Safe Kids Campaign
- Caregivers Guidebook to Protecting Children in Motor Vehicles [PDF]
Check Out this Video from safecar.gov
Did you know most people think they're using the right child car seat for their kids ... but they are not?
Prepared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration