Lake Co. helping parents buckle kids up
The Lake County Coroner's Office, in partnership with Safe Kids Chicago, a Division of Children's Memorial Hospital, has announced the Safe Kids Buckle Up program. The program strives to offer every driver who transports children the opportunity to learn how to properly secure them in age- and weight-appropriate car and booster seats. The office now has two deputies that are certified child passenger safety technicians.
"While 94 percent of America's children are now regularly restrained (when travelling in a car), not enough kids are properly and safely restrained," said Dr. Richard L. Keller, Lake County Coroner. "This puts children at an unnecessary risk of being injured or killed in crashes because they are simply in the wrong car or booster seat or it is not properly installed."
Parents are encouraged to make an appointment to bring their car or booster seats for inspection. The certified deputies will help parents learn to adjust the harness and properly place the car or booster seat in the vehicle.
To make an appointment for inspection, call the Lake County Coroner's office, at (847) 377-2200.