Safe Travels for Children this Thanksgiving Holiday
As families prepare for Thanksgiving travel, ensuring the safety of young passengers is very important. And the use of proper child and infant car seats significantly reduces the risk of injury during a vehicle collision. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), correctly used child safety seats can decrease the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers in passenger cars. So, as drivers here in Madison make their holiday travel plans, the experts at Meineke in Madison review why car seat safety matters for our youngest Madison residents.
Why Car Seat Safety Matters During Holiday Travel
The Thanksgiving holiday often sees increased traffic. And this leads to a higher likelihood of accidents. Therefore, ensuring that children are secured in appropriate car seats is crucial for their protection. And common mistakes, such as incorrect installation or using a seat that doesn’t fit the child’s size, can compromise safety. However, the Mayo Clinic highlights that placing the car seat in the wrong spot or installing it incorrectly are frequent errors that can be avoided with proper guidance.
Car Seat Safety Resources in Madison, WI
For residents in Madison, Wisconsin, several resources are available to assist with car seat installation and safety checks:
- Safe Kids Madison Area Coalition: This organization offers car seat checks by appointment. So, to schedule, email safekids@uwhealth.org or call/text 608-333-6087. And, appointments are available weekly and are ongoing.
- American Family Children’s Hospital: Certified child passenger safety technicians provide education and installation support for families. Services include car seat checks and installations.
Meineke Cares!
Ensuring your child’s car seat is properly installed and appropriate for their age, weight, and height is essential for safe travel. And taking advantage of these local resources can provide peace of mind during the busy Thanksgiving travel season. So, safe travels and remember, Meineke on Commerce Drive in Madison is here to ensure your car or trucks is road ready this holiday. Call Meineke today. Because their ASE certified team an provide a quick and affordable safe travel inspection.
If the Meineke on Commerce Drive in Madison is not a convenient location, check out these other locally-owned Meineke locations:
MEINEKE SHEBOYGAN #2989
3667 S Taylor Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Call (920) 783-6013
MEINEKE MADISON #355
4008 Milwaukee Street
Madison, WI 53714
Call (844) 374-1281
MEINEKE MADISON #1649
437 Commerce Drive
Madison, WI 53719
Call (833) 814-2314
MEINEKE SUN PRAIRIE #2057
2518 Ironwood Drive
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Call (844) 687-9785
MEINEKE APPLETON #2136
1708 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
Call (866) 532-0443
MEINEKE COTTAGE GROVE #2474
222 W. Cottage Grove Road
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Call (844) 453-2300
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