PULSE Magazine | March 2019 Issue

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The ATCEMS Child Passenger Safety program is designed for families and caretakers of small children (infant through 12 years). Our team of nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians con- ducts FREE car seat inspection events every month all over Austin and Travis County. We also partner with communities outside of Travis County to help provide programming in the Central Texas Region. This program requires you to attend an event to have your car seat thoroughly inspected to insure it is the correct type and size of seat for your child, and that it is installed properly in your specific vehicle. We also provide FREE car and booster seats to families in need. In addition you will learn:

How to install child’s car seat

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How to harness your child properly

 How to use the latch system should you have one  How to choose the correct seat for your child's age and weight  The Texas child passenger laws  Best practices for car-seat safety

SAFE BABY ACADEMY

Safe Baby Academy, is a FREE three hour class for expectant parents, parents and caregivers of infants. This class is 3 hours long and provides invaluable education with hands-on practice for help in creating a safer environment for you and your child. This class is taught in a small setting designed to provide you with individual attention. You can expect to learn about:

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY —Get your Car seat checked by a certified technician and learn the Texas laws and discuss best practices about car seat safety for children of all ages.

SAFE SLEEP EDUCATION – learn details about creating a safe sleep environment for your child

HOME SAFETY —Discuss and review 9hidden) dangers found in homes and how to make your home environment safer

WATER SAFETY – Learn how to keep your child safe around water

INFANT CPR and CHOKING —Learning and practice hands on CPR and choking techniques

Visit our website to sign up for the Child Passenger Safety Program or Safe Baby Academy .

Contact EMSPubEd@austintexas.gov with any questions.

Help keep yourself and your children safe in the event of an accident. ATCEMS Injury Prevention programs can help protect your children and your loved ones from preventable accidents and injuries.

Don’t delay! This is a FREE opportunity for families, parents, grandparents and caregivers to receive up-to-date best practices and safety information and training that can change lives.

BE SAFE

STAY SAFE

THINK

AHEAD

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