Infant and Child Safety
Seat Checks
Community Safety Programs
Free child safety seat checks you can trust
Helping families protect what matters most
Shade Tree Garage is proud to support child passenger safety through free, monthly infant and child safety seat checks for families in Morristown and surrounding communities. These events are designed to give parents and caregivers confidence that their child’s car seat is installed correctly and being used safely.
We partner with an award-winning Child Passenger Safety team recognized as the 2021 National CPS Team of the Year by the National Child Passenger Safety Board. Their focus is education, safety, and empowering parents with the knowledge they need to protect their children every time they get in the car.
Free Monthly Safety Seat Checks
Know your child is seated safely and securely
Hands-on education led by certified safety technicians
Safety seat checks are held twice each month at Shade Tree Garage and are completely free of charge. These sessions are not just inspections. They are educational, hands-on opportunities to learn proper installation and usage directly from trained Child Passenger Safety technicians.
Because space is limited, inspections are conducted behind the shop. Please enter from Knox Road. While appointments are not required, calling ahead helps manage traffic and wait times.
Please call during regular business hours:
(973) 540-9880
Event Schedule
When safety seat checks are held
Two convenient opportunities each month
Second Saturday of every month: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Third Tuesday of every month: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
How to Prepare for Your Visit
Come ready to learn & participate
Preparation helps make the most of your safety check
Be prepared to learn, not just observe. Technicians are trained to teach caregivers how to install seats correctly.
Know your child’s height and weight before arriving.
Bring your child with you, along with another adult if possible to help supervise.
Install the car seat in your vehicle before arriving using the seat’s instructions and your vehicle owner’s manual.
Bring the car seat instruction manual and your vehicle owner’s manual with you.
Important Safety Notice
Car seat recycling information
What families should know before disposing of a seat
Shade Tree Garage is no longer accepting infant and child safety seats for recycling. Families seeking recycling options should contact their local municipal solid waste or public utilities department to inquire about child safety seat recycling programs in their area.
Why Child Safety Seats Expire
Understanding the risks of outdated or used seats
Expiration dates exist for a reason
Many families are unaware that child safety seats typically expire five to six years after production. Over time, plastic components can deteriorate due to heat and sun exposure, reducing the seat’s ability to protect a child. Seats that have been involved in accidents may also be compromised, even if damage is not visible.
Used seats from resale shops or private sellers pose additional risks, as there is no reliable way to verify expiration dates or accident history. Using an expired or damaged seat may place a child at unnecessary risk.
