Car Seats
If you have a child under 60lbs or under 6yrs or both, it will behoove you to read the information on the following websites:
CT Department of Transportation – Child Safety Seats — This website spells out the laws regarding child safety seats. It also has a list of other resources with information about child safety seats.
National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration — This site will enable you to locate a car seat inspection station near you. It’s a free service and will provide you with peace of mind knowing that your child’s car seat is installed properly.
CT Safe Kids — This site has general information about keeping your children safe (bicycle, car, skateboard, rollerblade, etc).
Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center
The Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center offers a number of programs to help parents gather the essential parenting skills and resources necessary to meet their potential. They have a myriad of resources available to them. Maria Vargas, who runs the C.O.P.E.S. program (among various other programs and projects that she co-ordinates) is a wonderfully helpful and understanding woman.