Child Safety Seats

The Evanston Police Department inspects child safety seats.

Submit a request for this service online to schedule a child seat installation or inspection.

Proper Child Safety Seat Use Chart
	Infants	Toddlers	Young Children
Weight	Birth to 1 year at least 20-22 lbs.	Over 1 year and Over 20 lbs.-40 lbs.	Over 40 lbs. Ages 4-8, unless 4'9''.
Type of seat	Infant only or rear-facing convertible	Convertible / Forward-facing	Belt positioning booster seat
Seat Position	Rear-facing only	Forward-facing	Forward-facing
Always make sure	Children to one year and at least 20 lbs. in rear-facing seats Harness straps at or below shoulder level.	Harness straps should be at or above shoulders. Most seats require top slot for forward-facing.	Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belts. Make sure the lap belt fits low and tight across the lap/upper thigh area and the shoulder belt fits snug crossing the chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries
All children ages 12 and under should ride in the back seat

For further Traffic Safety and Occupant Safety information, including child safety seat recalls, go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at www.nhtsa.com

Child Passenger Safety Information & Links

Choosing and Using Child Restraints and Seat Belts - Find answers to frequently asked questions about car seats and seat belts for children.
Find a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician - Search NHTSA's Child Passenger Safety Contact Locator for Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians in your state or zip code.