WHAT:
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check
WHEN:
Saturday, October 13, 2012
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Kohl’s
3360 Olentangy River Road, Columbus 43202
WHO/WHY:
Car seats save lives and they save children’s lives. Unfortunately, it is estimated that 75 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly.
K.I.S.S. Your Kids (Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety) – a community education program of Nationwide Children’s Hospital – is sponsoring a free car seat check at which specialists will be on site teaching parents how to install their child’s car seats correctly.
Drive-ins are welcome, however, it is recommended and encouraged to reserve a spot as a limited number of checks are available. To sign-up for the car seat safety check, visit NationwideChildrens.org/KISS.
About K.I.S.S. Your Kids:
K.I.S.S. Your Kids (Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a seasonal community education program to promote the prevention of the most common injuries seen in the emergency department at the hospital – injuries that are leading causes of death for kids and parents. It is generously sponsored by Kohl’s Cares®, and features seasonal coloring contests, an interactive video game, safety tips for parents and kids, injury prevention and treatment charts, car seat safety checks and activity books.
Contact prior to event:
Media Relations, Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 519-5130
Contact at event:
Jeannie Desanto and Julia Painter, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Community Education