Richfield Hosts Free Monthly Car Seat Checks

Children's Minnesota offers inspections by certified technicians at local fire station.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:26pm

An extreme close-up photograph of the textured fabric and stitching of a child car seat, highlighting the intricate materials and engineering that go into properly securing young passengers.Free car seat inspections in Richfield aim to keep young passengers safe on the road.Richfield Today

Children's Minnesota is hosting free car seat checkups on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Richfield Fire Station No. 1. Certified car seat technicians will inspect car seats by appointment to ensure they are properly installed and up to safety standards.

Why it matters

Properly installed car seats are critical for protecting children in the event of a collision. These free monthly checks provide an important community service to help Richfield families ensure their car seats are safe and secure.

The details

The car seat checks are held at Richfield Fire Station No. 1, located at 6700 Portland Ave. Families can make appointments with certified car seat technicians to have their child's car seat inspected and adjusted if needed to meet safety guidelines.

  • The free car seat checks take place on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.

The players

Children's Minnesota

A non-profit pediatric health system that is hosting the free car seat check events in Richfield.

Richfield Fire Station No. 1

The location where the monthly car seat checks are being held, located at 6700 Portland Ave.

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What’s next

Families in Richfield can schedule an appointment for the next free car seat check by visiting the website tiny.cc/rseats.

The takeaway

These free monthly car seat checks provide an important service to the Richfield community, helping ensure children are riding safely and parents have peace of mind about their child's car seat installation.