First Born Program News:

The First Born Program of Los Alamos is hosting the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now for an in-person Car Seat Inspection Clinic.

The clinic is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center, 1101 Bathtub Row in the lower parking lot.

This free educational clinic provides parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs).

At the clinic, CPSTs will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating caregivers on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car and booster seats. Parents and caregivers will also learn important information regarding common errors in car seat safety and be able to ask questions. If a technician determines a car seat to be recalled, expired, or otherwise unsafe, replacement seats will be available.

To participate in the Car Seat Inspection Clinic, parents and caregivers should bring their car seat, car seat manual, vehicle manual, and the child should be present if possible. Car seat inspections are first come first served and no appointments are necessary.

Car Seat Inspection Clinics are a free public service funded by the NMDOT TSD and are available to everyone. The child must be present to be considered for a seat replacement. A $35 seat replacement fee may apply. For more information, call 800.231.6145 or 505.856.6143.