Children’s Nebraska offers in-person car seat checks. This is to help inform parents, educators, and families about child safety. You can make an appointment with the fitting station or attend a local car seat event.
For Questions
Phone: 402-955-3298
Email: [email protected]
To make an appointment in the Car Seat Fitting Station or for information on assistance with purchasing a car seat:
Phone: 402-955-8090
2024 Car Seat Events
Free Car Seat Checks
Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians teach you to use and safely install your car seat(s)
Thursday, July 18rd
5:30 – 7:45 pm
Children’s Physicians – Dundee
4825 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68132
By Appointment ONLY
Make an Appointment
Thursday, August 15th
5:30 – 7:45 pm
Children’s Physicians – Gretna
11856 Standing Stone Dr.
Gretna, NE 68028
By Appointment ONLY
Make an Appointment
Saturday, August 17th
9:00 – 11:30 am
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy
7710 Mercy Road (Parking Lot G)
Omaha, NE 68124
Thursday, September 19th
5:30 – 7:45 pm
Children’s Physicians – Eagle Run
13808 W Maple Rd
Omaha, NE 68164
By Appointment ONLY
Make an Appointment
Friday, October 4th
2 – 4:30 pm
Rental City – Tent and Event
3505 S. 140th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
Hosted by Boystown Pediatrics
Saturday, November 2nd
9:00 – 11:30 am
Bennington Fire Department
707 N. 190th Plaza
Elkhorn, NE 68022
By Appointment ONLY
Make an Appointment
Thursday, December 5th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Children’s Cass EAST Building
8534 Cass St.
Omaha, NE, 68114
By Appointment ONLY
Make an Appointment
Car Seat Check Protocols and Pointers
- Plan on spending 20 minutes per car seat.
- Bring the vehicle owner’s and car seat manuals.
- Appointments are first come-first serve, unless indicated above with appointment link.
- If you need assistance making an appointment for an event, please call 402-955-8090.
- Please bring children, when possible.
- Expectant parents, grandparents, and all types of caregivers are welcome.
- Children must be present to receive a discounted car seat and will need to provide proof of government assistance.
- Free service-donations are accepted and appreciated. All donations help injury prevention efforts in the community
Events are staffed by volunteers who generously donate their time. The event line may be cut off prior to posted stop time, and attendees waiting will be referred to a future event or an inspection station.
How to Register for a Car Seat Fitting
In order to set up an appointment call 402-955-8090.
Get Personalized Tips for Your Child
Resources
Car Seat Education
Car Seat Education- Spanish
What is Distracted Driving?
Safe Kids Douglas County
Safe Kids Nebraska – Calendar of Events
Fact Sheets
Booster Seats
Booster Seats – Spanish
Car Seat Basics
Car Seat Basics – Spanish
Combination Car Seats
Combination Car Seats – Spanish
Convertible Car Seats
Convertible Car Seats – Spanish
Rear Facing Only Car Seats
Rear Facing Only Car Seats – Spanish