Car Seats & Safety

Want to learn how to install your child’s car safety seat?

Want to know when your child is ready to move on to the next seat or graduate from their booster seat? Our trained car seat technician can help!​

Car seat installation is by appointment only. Each appointment lasts about 30 minutes. Please contact our office at (503) 623-4618 for an appointment. 

Child passenger safety technicians will check your child’s seat for:

• Correct installation

• Recalls and damage

• Best fit for weight, height, and age

Requirements:

• The child who uses the seat must be present unless the baby is not yet born.

• The vehicle in which the child travels must be brought to the car seat check.

• Parents or guardians will be taught to correctly install and use the car seat.

Come with any questions you may have and leave with peace of mind!

We may be able to help you purchase a low-cost car seat thanks to community partnerships with local law enforcement, local businesses, Oregon State Community Credit Union, Salem Health, and other generous private donors.

Eligibility:

• Must be a client of Bambinos residing in Polk or Marion County.

• Our car seats are available one per child on a first-come, first-served basis.

Exclusions:

Unfortunately, replacements cannot be given. In addition, we cannot provide car seats to extended families or childcare providers.

Deposit:

A $15 cash non-refundable deposit must be paid in advance to Bambinos, Oregon in order to receive a car seat. The Marion Polk car seat program is $30 co-pay. You will be given a receipt to bring and an appointment reminder to bring with you to your car seat appointment or car seat clinic where you will obtain the new seat. 

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Other program information:

• Seats are only provided to parents or legal guardians, who must be present to obtain the seat.

• Only one seat per child.

• The child receiving the seat must be present unless the baby is not yet born.

• For unborn babies, moms must be at least 32 weeks pregnant; we recommend the car seat appointment be made 4 weeks before the due date.

• The vehicle in which the child travels must be brought to the car seat check.

• Parents or guardians will be taught to correctly install and use the car seat.

Safety Items Program

If you need help keeping your little ones safe, we’re here for you! Various safety items such as safety gates, outlet plugs, and door locks are available upon request. Contact us for more information.