FREE car seat fitting stations will be offered at Brenengen Chevrolet in West Salem on the first Thursday of each month, April through September, from 3 – 7:00 p.m. The fitting station will also be offered at Brenengen Chevrolet in Onalaska on the second Thursday of each month, April through September from 3 – 7:00 p.m. No appointment necessary! Here are the dates for 2016.

Brenengen Chevrolet, 990 Hwy 16, West Salem

First Thursday of each month: April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1

Brenengen Chevrolet, 531 Theater Rd, Onalaska Second Thursday of each month: April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8

Generally, parents are aware that their child should be riding in a car seat, but are they using the right seat for the child? Is the seat installed correctly? Unfortunately, nearly 9 out of 10 La Crosse area parents are using their child’s car seat incorrectly, placing children at increased risk of injury or death during a crash. To help keep kids riding safely, have your child’s seat checked!

Seat checks will be offered by certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, who are trained in the installation and usage of car seats. Technicians can help answer questions like:

“Has my child’s car seat been recalled?”

“When can I turn my child’s car seat around to face forward?”

“When can my child use a booster seat?”

“Does my child’s car seat really expire?”

Parents of infants, toddlers and older children alike benefit from bringing their vehicle or vehicles to the fitting station, as do grandparents, babysitters and others who care for children! Boosters, forward facing seats, infant seats – all seat types are welcome. Those purchasing vehicles from Brenengen can also arrange for fittings and ensure seats are used correctly in their new vehicles. Participants will also receive a coupon for a free ice cream from Culvers in Onalaska!

Click here more information on car seat checks in La Crosse County or contact Maggie.