Close to 50 people pulled into the Canadian Tire parking lot in north Red Deer on Saturday specifically to have their child safety seats inspected and installed by certified experts.

The car seat clinic was held between the RCMP and the group, Buckle Babies. As well, donations of diapers, wipes and formula were being collected for the Central Alberta Diaper Bank.

Buckle Babies’ owner Erica Sejberg says installing the seats correctly can be tricky for new parents, particularly with finding the proper fit.

“(It’s) the tightness of the child being in the car seat and getting the car seat straps installed tight enough,” Sejberg says. “Once you get the hang of it, it’s a lot easier. There are so many car seats on the market and each one’s a little different.”

In Alberta, all children under six years old and weigh less than 18 kg must use an appropriate safety seat.

For those having trouble with installations, there’s the Child Safety Seat Technician course offered by St. John Ambulance.

It’s a two-day class that covers technical requirements under the law, as well as hands-on practice.

Stacey Preikchas, a program coordinator for St. John Ambulance who came out to assist with the clinic, says it’s training that can be passed on to others.

The next class will be held in August at the St. John Ambulance in Red Deer. Course fee is $125.

March is Occupant Restraint Awareness Month and RCMP will be conducting seatbelt checks through targeted campaigns.

According to Alberta Transportation statistics from 2015, those who were wearing seatbelts were less likely to be injured in the event of a crash.