Car Seat Safety Testimonials

"In preparation for the birth of our first child, we were grateful to the helpful and knowledgeable volunteers of the St. John Ambulance, Mississauga Branch, Car Seat Safety Program. The program gave us the peace of mind to drive our newborn safely home from the hospital and help us ensure our child's continued safety." - Nikolett & Henry K.

"The volunteers who checked my car seat were excellent. They explained everything they did. I am a much happier mummy knowing my little one is safe. Many thanks." - Fiona M.

"We are so thrilled to have had this service available to us and we cannot thank you enough for the phenomenal service!" - Kerrie L.

"I only wish more people would take advantage of your great service!" - Greg P.

"This is a great community service you are providing. REALLY appreciate it!" - Faisal S.

"A great service that gives you a sense of comfort that your baby is as safe as possible." - Christine O.

"It's an extraordinary service! Everyone should use it. Thank you!" - G.D.

"We can't thank you enough for ensuring the safety of our baby girl. We thought our car seat was installed perfectly - but much to our surprise - it wasn't. You may have saved her life!!" - Ruth L.

"Difficult to get an appointment. Wish you had more clinics. This is such a great service!" - T.M.

"Thank you for your professional caring and extremely valuable service to keep our children safe!" - Lillian K.

"Absolutely fabulous - thank you so much - great team." - Anita A.

"Its our 2nd time here because we were so happy with the 1st clinic and we are even more impressed 2nd time around. Thank you." - Faisal S.

"You installed my baby car seat on January 10, 2004 and now my convertible seat (July 26/04). Both times you did a fantastic job. I'm spreading the word about you! Thanx." - Rita P.

Technician installing three seats - side by side. Car Seat Safety Team members holding a clinic at one of our dealership partners - Subaru on Mavis Road, north of Britannia Road. Three technicians working at a clinic held at Whiteoaks Ford on Mavis Road, north of Dundas.

Comments From Our Car Safety Team Volunteers....

I very much enjoy being a Car Seat Safety volunteer. Working as a Child Restraint Technician allows me to perform preventative care for infants and children, as opposed to the reactionary first aid to which I am accustomed. To me, every seat I help a parent to install is one less child I have to treat as a medic. It is very gratifying to see the happiness on behalf of the parents we have helped, and knowing that their children leave our clinic safer than when they arrived. Injury prevention is one of the leading aims of St. John Ambulance, and this is finally one area where it is readily possible. The response from our "clients" has been nothing but positive, and the importance of this program is evidenced in the high call volume involving requests for inspections and installations.
- Michael Thomas

When parents look to St. John Ambulance for the security of their most precious asset, I am proud to be part of such a valiant effort to help prevent injury or death to those who can't speak for themselves. There are very few opportunities where, at the end of the day, you can honestly say that you may have saved a life.
- Al Blundell

I have been assisting parents/caregivers with the installation of child restraints for more than 5 years now - first with the Peel Coalition for Injury Prevention and now with St. John Ambulance. As a volunteer, there is nothing more rewarding than the feeling at the end of a clinic that you have made a difference and perhaps saved a young one's life. The instructions that are given with child restraints are difficult to understand and you can hear on the telephone the frustration of those trying to do the right thing to keep their infant/child safe. The frustration is wonderfully changed to gratitude, smiles and relief when the parents/caregivers see the seat installed safely.
- Suzanne Barrett

It brings me great pleasure and satisfaction knowing another child is safe in their car. That I can share vital information with the parents and I know they will share it with others! Maybe working together we can reduce injury and death to our children!
- Nancy Hutchinson