#CheckBeforeYouChange Day of Action

May 2024

T4CIP’s seventh Day of Action was on May 22, 2024 about child passenger safety. You can search #CheckBeforeYouChange on X and Instagram to see some of the great posts from participants and partners. In addition to in-person local events across the U.S., the May 2024 Day of Action had more than 1.2 million impressions from over 550 posts across social media.

T4CIP trainees were asked to promote #CheckBeforeYouChange messages during a targeted Day of Action, but these materials are available to use year-round.

Lead Topic Expert
Dr. Mark Zonfrillo
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
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Smiling man with short hair wearing a suit against a plain background.
Infographic detailing activities for T4CIP #CheckBeforeYouChange Day of Action on May 22, 2024. Activities include X Chat, webinar, selfie signs, noon conference, grand rounds, educational material distribution, Facebook posts, community needs assessment, morning report, collaboration with SafeKids chapters, podcasts, TikTok posts, social media takeovers, X posts, Instagram posts, creation of educational materials, community partnerships, car seat education events, baby shower community event for mothers in need, and car seat checks.

Social Media Graphics

Download the graphics by clicking your preferred size (Instagram post, Instagram story, X post) and language (English or Spanish).

Child car seat safety infographic emphasizing the importance of using the right car seat for children aged 4 and older to prevent motor vehicle crash deaths. Includes tips: ensure car seat is age-appropriate, secure fitting, and correct usage on every trip. Includes hashtag #CheckBeforeYouChange and T4CIP logo.
Infographic about car seat progression for child protection, showing rear-facing car seat, convertible seat, booster seat, and seat belt. Includes a reminder to check NHTSA.gov/Campaign/Right-Seat before changing seats. Features the message: Each step forward in car seat progression can mean a step back in protection. Hashtag #CheckBeforeYouChange and T4CIP logo.
Infographic about rear-facing car seats for children under 4 years old. Guidelines recommend keeping children rear-facing as long as possible. Under 1 year: use rear-facing infant-only, convertible, or all-in-one seats. Ages 1-3: remain rear-facing until reaching height or weight limit. Features illustrations of car seats. Includes hashtags #CheckBeforeYouChange and T4CIP logo.
Graphic about child car seat safety showing a blue forward-facing seat with a harness on the right. Text advises keeping a child in this type of seat until reaching maximum height or weight limits. Includes hashtags and icons related to car seats.
Visual promoting child car seat safety, asking if a child has outgrown their forward-facing seat, but the seat belt doesn't fit properly, suggesting they use a booster seat until they pass the seat belt fit test. Emphasizes safety and proper seat use, includes #CheckBeforeYouChange.
Child seat belt safety infographic detailing when a child is ready to use just a seat belt, with criteria for seating position, lap belt, and shoulder belt, alongside an illustration of car seats. Includes T4CIP logo and hashtag #CheckBeforeYouChange.
Child and adult in car with text advocating back seat safety for children under 13.
Young boy standing against a chalkboard with growth chart, wearing a blue shirt, hand on head, smiling. Text: “Kids grow up fast. Protect them by keeping them in the right seat. Check car seat guidelines before changing seats.” Icons show seat progression. Bottom text: T4CIP logo, hashtag #CheckBeforeYouChange.
Two individuals looking at a child safety seat in a car, promoting becoming a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) with text overlay encouraging child passenger safety. Includes a website link for more information and a hashtag #CheckBeforeYouChange.
Image promoting Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) offering consultations on car seat selection, securing children in seats, and car seat installation. Includes contact information for finding a CPST and a photo of a CPST assisting a parent and child. T4CIP logo is present.
Infographic about special transportation needs for children, featuring icons of casts, an 'escape-artist', a wheelchair for neuromuscular conditions, and a heart with puzzle pieces for behavioral challenges. It advises consulting a Child Passenger Safety Technician for adaptive transportation solutions. Includes a website link www.SafeKids.org/Find-A-Tech and the hashtag #CheckBeforeYouChange.
A promotional image for a free virtual car seat check service. It shows a woman adjusting a car seat while conducting a video call on a smartphone. Text on the image encourages scheduling a virtual car seat check with a certified safety technician. The website CarSeatEducation.org/Caregiver-Resources is mentioned for more information. The image also includes the #CheckBeforeYouChange hashtag and the T4CIP (Trainees for Child Injury Prevention) logo.
Infographic about finding a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) with a search feature on a tablet screen and a message about seat readiness for children. Includes Safe Kids and NHTSA logos. URL: www.SafeKids.org/Find-A-Tech. Hashtags: #CheckBeforeYouChange.

Find a CPST in your area

Step back in protection

A leading
cause of death

Forward-facing seat with a harness

Under 4 years old/rear-facing

Seat belt

Booster seat

Kids grow up fast

Safer buckled
in the back seat

Confused about car seats?

Work with children and families?

Virtual seat check

Special transportation needs?

Alternative text and social media posts

Accessibility icon with human figure and check mark in green circle.

Additional Outreach Materials

Flyer for "Child Passenger Safety" event on May 22, 2024, featuring a small photo of a man securing a child in a car seat, organized by T4CIP (Trainees for Child Injury Prevention).
Text reading "It's important to #CheckBeforeYouChange your child's car seat because..." with a logo for Trainees for Child Injury Prevention.
Infographic titled 'Guardians on the Go! Protecting What Matters Most' for car seat safety. Features a car seat with labels indicating the proper positioning for child's ears, chest clip, and snug straps. Includes reminders about rear-facing seats for children under 4, car seat expiration date, and checking seat labels for safety limits. Contains a car seat chart by age showing recommended seat type: rear-facing, forward-facing, booster, and seat belt. Offers a link for certified child passenger safety technicians.
Informational infographic about child passenger safety, highlighting that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children older than 4 years. It provides statistics on car seat and booster seat effectiveness in reducing injury risk and emphasizes proper seat use. Resources for further learning are listed, including SafeKids.org and a QR code for car seat checks.
Person securing a car seat in a vehicle, text reads "Confused about car seats?"
Illustration of two child car seats with T4CIP logo and safety tips for keeping children under 4 years old rear-facing. Includes stars and informative text on rear-facing guidelines.

#CheckBeforeYouChange Webinar

Learn about the fundamentals of child passenger safety from experts:

  • Dr. Mark Zonfrillo (Hasbro Children’s Hospital)

  • Cass Herring (Safe Kids Worldwide)

  • Dr. Emily Thomas (Consumer Reports)

  • Dr. Michelle Macy (Lurie Children’s Hospital)