How can I get a car seat?
Akron Children’s Hospital provides brand new car seats at a discounted price to income-eligible families. Families receiving government assistance (e.g. WIC, Medicaid, etc.) are eligible for this discount. Education is provided to caregivers about how to properly use the seat and install it into a vehicle. Program topics include proper seat angle, seat tightness and harness adjustment.
These services are offered by NHTSA-certified technicians at Akron Children’s Hospital through the External Affairs office. To make an appointment at the Akron campus, call (330) 543-8942. There are other certified Safe Kids technicians at car seat inspection stations located throughout the county. For information about seat check and installations at the Boardman Campus, call (330) 729-9254.
Please be prepared to provide:
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Zip code
- Age and weight of child, or due date if pregnant
If you have an upcoming car seat appointment at the Akron campus, our address is as follows:
300 Locust Street Suite #160
Akron, OH 44308
For appointments on our Boardman campus, please go to:
6505 Market St, Building A
Boardman, OH 44512
Akron Children’s Hospital employees may purchase seats at cost plus tax, please call External Affairs at extension 38942 for cost and availability.
