Child Passenger Safety Week 2023 | IWK Child Safety Link

September 17-23, 2023

How will you participate?

Every year, Child Safety Link and our Atlantic Canadian partners celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week to highlight how we can better protect children in vehicles.

This year’s theme: “Is your child's car seat safe to use?” will provide guidance on what parents and caregivers should look for when considering a new car seat or booster seat for their child.

We will highlight how to determine whether that seat meets Canadian standards for safety, and how to determine if a previously used seat is still safe to use.

The information shared will also review how to choose the right type of seat for a child's age and stage of development.

As always, we will direct families to where they can find help through the support of community partners. Together we can support families to choose the right seat and use it safely.

Remember that any activity promoting child passenger safety is welcome and celebrated this week and the whole month of September!

Planning Resources:

I support parents and families. What can I do?

Offer to attend a prenatal class or parent group to answer questions – in person or virtually!
email Child Safety Link for presentation templates.
Consider offering a booster seat presentation at your local school.
Plan a car seat check by appointment in your community.
Plan a screening of the The Right Seat” video and answer questions.
Order print resources or posters to distribute to families or display in your community.

Tell us about your planned activity or event to be entered in a draw for one of 3 prizes: a new high-back booster seat for a family in your community, a Latch manual or a $50 gift card.

Share your ideas, questions and progress with others in our community on Atlantic Tech Talk.

Child Passenger Safety Week social media guide:

Community leaders and partners who use social media tools can share independently or directly from Child Safety Link’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Use Hashtags: #TheRightSeat #CPSWeek2023

Or in French: #LeBonSiège #SemaineSEPCanada

Sharable images and messages
On or before Sept 17, 2023 Download PNG file: Facebook / Twitter size Next week is Child Passenger Safety Week! Follow us for tips, checklists, videos, and more to help keep your child riding safe in #TheRightSeat. #CPSWeek2023 #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat Image

At any time after Sept 17, 2023 Download PNG file: Facebook / Twitter size It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Always buckle your child in the right car seat on every ride, even in a taxi. #CPSWeek2023 #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat
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Download PNG file: Facebook / Twitter size It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Most crashes happen close to home. Make sure your child is safely buckled every time - no matter how short the trip. #CPSWeek2023 #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat
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Download PNG file: Facebook / Twitter size It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Car seats save lives. Always buckle your child in the right car seat on every ride. #CPSWeek2023 #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat
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Download PNG file: Facebook / Twitter size It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Give your big kid a boost! Make sure your big kid uses their booster seat on every ride. #CPSWeek2023 #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat
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Download PNG file: Facebook / Twitter size It's Child Passenger Safety Week! A collision can happen anywhere, at anytime, to anyone. Make sure every child is safely buckled on every ride. #CPSWeek2023 #CPSWeekCanada #TheRightSeat
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Do you have questions or need support?

View the Child Safety Link resources for families including videos, a postcard and tear-off sheets for each stage. Currently available in English, French & Arabic.
– Order print version s of these resources for free within the Atlantic provinces.

If you need advice, resources or have questions please feel free to contact our Health Promotion Specialist for Child Passenger Safety, Katherine Hutka at katherine.hutka@iwk.nshealth.ca or by calling (902) 470-7324 or toll free in the Maritimes 1-866-288-1388.

Additional resources

Let the world know about how your organization is recognizing Child Passenger Safety Week with the CPSW 2022 Media Release Template for Partners (please change the dates for 2023 - this was a 2022 resource)

Child Safety Link would like to thank the Insurance Bureau of Canada for their invaluable support in helping spread this important safety information to Atlantic Canadian families.