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| Bessie Geilenfeldt is a mother to three children. Ages 15, 6 and 5. She has been involved with injury prevention, specifically car seat safety since 2001 when she successfully completed the 32 hour Safe Kids Worldwide Child Passenger Safety Certification Course at the San Diego Police Department. She has worked for Rady's Children's hospital, Sharp Medical Center and The Pacific Safety Council. Being married to a firefighter is what encouraged her to become a technician, never knowing that this would become a passion and career. "Educating the community of the proper way to install their child's car seat is my passion and I love what I do. Also being able to teach and train others in the Certification Course is what makes my job so great!" Bessie has taught over 9 Certification Courses in San Diego County and has assisted many other classes. Bessie has installed thousands of carseats in her career and has the most current, up to date information about carseats. Call today to make an appointment for the day and time that will work for you! 858-621-2313 x116 |
*TOP 8 Mistakes made installing a car seat*
1. Seat too loose in the car
Remember: from the belt path you should not be able to move the car seat from side to side more
than one inch; booster seats are excluded from this rule!
2. Harness straps are too loose on the child
Remember: in a crash the straps will not lock, like an adult seatbelt does
3. Children turned to face-forward too soon
Remember: the minimum standard is One year old AND twenty pounds. The safest way to ride is rear
facing so why turn them around too soon?
4. Rear-facing car seat is not at a 45°angle
Remember: small children do not have neck and muscle control or strength.
5. Positioning the retainer clip too low on child
Remember: the chest clip needs to be at the armpit level (on the hard bony rib cage NOT on the soft
tissue stomach)
6. Harness straps through the wrong slots
Remember: rear facing at or below and forward facing at or above
7. Not using a booster seat
Remember: seat belts are made for adults not children. The booster seat will give them the boost
needed to ensure the adult seatbelt fits the child in the correct position.
8. Using a car seat that has been recalled
(mail the registration card in!)
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