WEST ALLIS — Installing a car seat can be a confusing process, but staff at the Southwest Suburban Health Department in West Allis are making sure everything is secure before parents bring their babies home.

For Stephanie, who is preparing to welcome her third child, having professionals handle the installation brings peace of mind.

“When they’re installed here or at Children’s, it’s like you can’t move the car seat at all,” she said. “Otherwise, if you try to do it yourself, you realize it’s flimsy, it’s not working properly. Safety is the number one priority when driving with the kids.”

The department offers a car seat program that helps families with proper installation and provides low-cost seats to income-eligible households.

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