How to Schedule a Car Seat Check | Boston.gov An official website of the City of Boston. Here's how you know Official websites use .boston.gov A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. How to Schedule a Car Seat Check Properly installed child safety seats can prevent serious injuries and death, yet most child safety seats are improperly installed. Boston EMS can help. show hide Schedule a check Step Choose the right seat Stage one: Birth – 1 year Used from birth to at least 1 year of age or 20 pounds. Rear-facing Placed in the back seat Stage two: 1 year – 3 years old Used until your child has reached the upper limit of the height and weight requirements of this seat. Rear-facing Placed in the back seat Stage three: 4 years – 7 years old Used with proper harness until your child has reached the upper limit of the height and weight requirements of this seat Front-facing Placed in back seat Stage Four: 8 years old and up Massachusetts requires that all children under 8 years old OR 57 inches (4 foot, 9 inches) tall ride in a federally approved booster seat with the seat belt properly fastened. All children age 12 and under should ride in the back seat Step Call Boston EMS Boston EMS offers child safety seat installations and checks. We will ensure that you picked the appropriate seat for your child and help to properly install it. We will also make sure your child is buckled into the seat correctly and show you how to do that. Please call us at 617-343-6891 to make your child safety seat appointment. Keep in mind The Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety law was amended in July of 2008 to include booster seat requirements. The law says that: Children must be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured until they are 8 years old OR over 57” (4’9”) tall. Children ages 8-13 must wear a properly fastened safety belt. A police officer can stop your vehicle if a child age 13 or under is not properly restrained. Did you know? Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States for children 2-12 years of age. Almost 90 percent of car seats are not installed correctly. Need to Know: Contact EMS Community Initiatives at communityinitiatives@bostonems.org or call 617-343-6891 to make your child safety seat appointment. Contact: Emergency Medical Services 617-343-2367 send an email 785 Albany Street Boston MA 02118 United States Provide Your Feedback