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Twitter

  • This week is Child Passenger Safety Week: make certain your child is in #therightseat.
  • We’re joining @NHTSAgov to promote Child Passenger Safety this week: is your child in #therightseat?
  • According to @NHTSAgov, car crashes are still a leading killer of children ages 1 to 13. #therightseat.
  • @NHTSAgov says that nearly 2/3 of all children who die while riding in SUVs aren’t buckled up. Keep your kids safe by using #therightseat!
  • The safest place for kids under 13 is in the back seat. Is your child in #therightseat?
  • We’re proud to be safety partners with @NHTSAgov to support Child Passenger Safety Week! Is your child in #therightseat?
  • Car crashes are still a leading killer of children ages 1 to 13. Save your child’s life: make sure they’re in #therightseat.
  • This Child Passenger Safety Week and every day, teach your children good safety habits by always buckling up yourself. #therightseat
  • In 2011, an average of 2 children died every day in motor vehicle crashes. Ask yourself: is my child in #therightseat?
  • In 2011, 30% of all children age 4 and younger who died in vehicle crashes were completely unrestrained. #therightseat

Facebook

  • We’re teaming up with NHTSA in support of Child Passenger Safety Week. Car crashes are still a leading killer of children age 1 to 13. Having your child in #therightseat can make all the difference. Is your child in the right seat?
  • According to NHTSA, from 1975-2011, approximately 9,874 children age 4 and younger have been saved because of child restraints. Make certain your children are buckled the right way every ride, every time.
  • This Child Passenger Safety Week (insert dates?), parents should make sure their children are in #therightseat. Check insert URL (?)to ensure your child’s car seat is still the right seat for their age and size.
  • Car seats make a difference: according to NHTSA, car seats can reduce the risk of death of infants by 71%, and toddlers by 54%.

NATIONAL SEAT CHECK SATURDAY

Twitter

  • This Saturday is National Seat Check Saturday. Car seat technicians will be available to check for proper installation & use. #therightseat
  • Have your child’s car seat checked this Saturday by certified technicians & know that your child is safe. #SeatCheckSaturday #therightseat
  • @NHTSAgov wants you to know: this Saturday is Seat Check Saturday, where car seat techs can help keep your child safe!
  • Not certain how to install that new car seat? Certified car seat technicians can help this Seat Check Saturday!
  • We’re holding a Seat Check Saturday event at (location and time): have your car seat checked for safety!
  • This Saturday is National Seat Check Saturday and a perfect time to get your car seat checked. Find your local event here: safercar.gov/therightseat
  • Crashes are a leading cause of death for children age 1 to 13. Get your car seat checked this Saturday. safercar.gov/therightseat

Facebook

  • This Saturday, 9/21, give yourself peace of mind: have your child’s car seat inspected by certified car seat techs. They can teach you how to install the car seat properly to keep your child safe every trip, every time.
  • Saturday, 9/21 is National Seat Check Saturday! Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to check your child’s car seat and make sure your child in #therightseat.
  • Don’t just think your child is safe: know that your child is safe. Saturday, 9/21 is National Seat Check Saturday, and certified child passenger safety technicians are ready to teach you how to install car seats the right way.
  • We’re hosting a National Seat Check Saturday event this Saturday, 9/21, at (location and time). Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to help teach you how to properly install car seats and offer helpful tips.

TWITTER CHAT

Twitter

  • We’re joining @NHTSAgov to talk about Child Passenger Safety Week! Follow the hash tag #therightseat on 9/18 @2pmET.
  • Join us and @NHTSAgov to ask questions about car seats and child passenger safety on 9/18 @2pmET. Follow #therightseat
  • Come ask the experts at @NHTSAgov about car seats and child passenger safety @2pmET on 9/18; follow #therightseat.
  • We’re looking forward to the Twitter Chat with @NHTSAgov about child passenger safety! 9/18 @2pmET, use #therightseat to follow.
  • Is your kid in the right car seat for his/her age and size? Join car seat safety experts 9/18 @2pm ET for car safety tips! #therightseat
  • Knowing when your child is ready for a new #car seat can be confusing. We can help! Join @NHTSAgov on 9/18 @2pm ET for tips! #therightseat

Facebook

  • Join us on Twitter on 9/18 at 2pmET for a chat on child passenger safety! NHTSA is hosting a chat to answer questions about car seats and child safety in the car. Follow them at @NHTSAgov with the hash tag #therightseat!
  • If you have questions about car seats, come join us and @NHTSAgov for a Twitter chat. The chat starts at 2pmET on 9/18. Follow #therightseat to ask the experts at NHTSA questions about your child’s safety in the car.
  • What questions do you have about car seats? Join NHTSA’s live Twitter Q&A 9/18 @2pm ET to get expert advice! Twitter.com/NHTSAgov. Ask questions on Twitter using the hash tag #therightseat.
  • Rear-Facing? Forward-Facing? Booster? Seat Belt? Is your child in the right seat? Join NHTSA’s Twitter chat 9/18 @2pm ET to learn child car seat safety tips from the pros! Spread the word! Twitter.com/NHTSAgov #therightseat.
  • NHTSA is hosting a live Twitter chat on 9/18 @ 2pm ET and learn more about how to keep your children safe when traveling in a car. Twitter.com/NHTSAgov #therightseat