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Child Safety Seat Program

The District of Columbia Government is making it easier for District residents to protect their families. PROJECT SAFE-CHILD is a child safety seat program that allows residents to purchase infant, toddler, and booster seats at reduced rates. To purchase the safety seats and/or obtain educational materials on properly buckling children in, visit one of DC's 14 seat distribution sites.

Car Seat Type Child Size Fee
Infant 0 - 20 pounds $15
Toddler 20 - 40 pounds $25
Booster Over 40 pounds* $15
Booster
(High-Back Only)
Over 40 pounds* $25

* Warning: It is important to put all children over 40 pounds and under 54 inches tall in booster seats!

For more information on child safety seats and the correct use of child restraints, please select from the following:

In December of 2002, enforcement of new child safety law will begin. A news advisory explaining this campaign can be found here.