This mild cold is not helping my comfort level, but I managed to get through the first day of CPS training more aware of the basics of child passenger safety. The amount of statistics and information is slightly overwhelming, but when put into perspective I can see how this will help in educating the people who invest in the car seats which we carry.

What I found to be today’s main lesson was that a CPS Technician’s role is to learn, practice, and educate. With the basis of information gained within the next 3 days, I would feel more comfortable relaying that information to customers so that they can make the best decision about their child restraint system.

One frequently asked question regarding child restraints is, “Which one is safer?” What it comes down to is not so much which brand, but which restraint will fit securely in your vehicle and accommodate the size/weight of your child. Establishing these basic requirements will help to determine the right restraint for your child.

It’s not much, but it’s a start. And I will leave it at that. Tomorrow will tie a lot of today’s loose ends together, so I hope to have a more meaty entry come then.