Ravalli County Public Health

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Montana Child Passenger Restraint Laws (Effective Oct. 1, 2025)
Montana's laws require children to be in specific restraints based on age:
Under 2 years: Rear-facing child safety seat.
Age 2-4: Rear-facing or forward-facing child safety seat with an internal harness.
Age 4-8: Forward-facing child safety seat or booster seat.
Age 9+ (or >4'9"): Standard seat belt

If your child wants to ditch the booster seat, check his or her seat belt fit. If you can check off all six items on this list, they are ready to ride without a booster seat. Want to learn more about correct seat belt fit? Check out Booster Seats and Seat Belts Basics Mini-Course!

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04/20/2026

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient that helps our bodies make blood clots to stop bleeding. Adults and older children get vitamin K from foods like leafy greens, meat, dairy and eggs. But babies have very little vitamin K in their bodies at birth, putting them at risk for dangerous bleeding problems. The vitamin K shot provides babies with strong protection against vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UxLRff

04/04/2026

Whether you’re making a quick bounce or a long leap, hop into safety every ride! Looking for a Tech? Schedule an in-person or online car seat check: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

04/04/2026

We are at the Bedford building today at the Big Bluey Party. Come join in the fun! Lots of resources for families and activities for children.

03/27/2026

Many infant seats allow for installation without a base. Some infant seats are sold without a base. A car seat base may add to the convenience of your installation, but it isn't there to make your car seat safer. If your car seat manual has instructions for installation without the base, it is absolutely safe to install your seat this way.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

03/25/2026

WIC provides access to healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services to support you and your family.

For more information on how to apply:

Review the Income guidelines for WIC or find a nearby location.

03/25/2026

The Quit Now Montana Pregnancy Program can help you get started on your quit journey today. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit quitnowmontana.com to get started.

03/25/2026

Caregivers should consider offering their baby a pacifier for every sleep (at naps and a night). Pacifiers have shown to be protective against SIDS and reduce the risk of death by 50%.