PLANT CITY, Fla. — Parents and caretakers can take advantage of a free car seat inspection or booster seat installation on Tuesday, thanks to a new partnership between AAA and Safe Kids Worldwide.
Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries. The partnership aims to "advance equity in child passenger and bicycle safety" by providing resources such as car seats and bike helmets to underserved communities and families.
The first event is on May 16 and runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Plant City Children's Board Family Resource Center (301 North Palmer Street). Those wanting a booster seat must pre-register by calling 813-615-0589 ext. 0.
AAA stated that the following requirements must be met to receive a booster seat:
- Vehicle and child must be present
- Child must be at least four years old
- Child must be between 40 to 80 pounds
- Child must be under 4 feet 9 inches
