Educational Materials for the Child Passenger Safety Field
MISSION:To promote education, training, and dissemination of current CPS information by dedicating time, effort, and funding toward these goals. Can this CRS be used legally in the U.S.?(English) What should caregivers expect from a CPST? Can this CRS be used legally in the U.S.?(Spanish) Post-Disaster CRS Safety Guidelines Read more of MACPS Educational Resources.
2026 2027 2028 To have your conference dates included on this calendar click here. Read more of MACPS Calendar of State, Regional, and National CPS Conferences.
MISSION:To promote education, training, and dissemination of current CPS information by dedicating time, effort, and funding toward these goals. In 2007, through the efforts of Safe Kids Worldwide, the Manufacturers Alliance for Child Passenger Safety (MACPS) was formed. Over successive years, this organization has grown, not only in membership size but also activities, and … read more of MACPS – About Us.
A caregiver recently emailed SRN the following question: Now that our kiddo can walk, I am thinking about buying one of those seat mats for our car to protect the upholstery from muddy shoes. I’ve seen friends use them, but are they safe? Read more of What to Know About Under-CR Mats and Towels.
As most people know, impaired drivers (drunk or high) are a menace on our roadways. What is less recognized, however, is that most (57%) of the children who die in impaired-driver crashes are passengers of the impaired driver. Unsurprisingly, studies show that children riding with an impaired driver are less likely to be properly restrained, … read more of Editorial: Impaired Driving Is a CPS Issue.
CPSTs should be prepared for a potential rise in RV interest among families. In a study published earlier this year, researchers compared the cost of visiting nine popular U.S. tourist destinations over three vacation durations. For every scenario, the researchers concluded that traveling by RV was significantly less expensive than trips involving other modes of … read more of Editorial: RV Travel Savings Unlikely to Pencil Out When Safety Is Added to the Equation.
Unsafe products that don’t meet FMVSS 213 are a problem today. These products are being sold to caregivers in the U.S., often through online vendors. CPSTs must learn how to determine whether a car seat is legitimate and teach caregivers how to shop safely. When suspicious products are spotted, they should be reported so that … read more of Unsafe Products: Report/Learn/Teach.
