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Wes Bender

Project Consultant

“I’m fortunate to work in a role where each day I can make a difference in the life of a child while doing something I enjoy.”

Wes serves as a liaison to program partners and coordinates logistics and messaging at national events. Wes has more than 25 years of educational experience, including teaching and coordinating EMS and injury prevention at the University of Maryland. He also has an extensive background in event/exhibit management.

Blogs by Wes

Father's Day Advice from the Safe Kids Dads

By Editor
June 15, 2017
Happy Father's Day sign

Our Safe Kids dads share advice that helps them be great fathers. 

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Is It Okay To Use A Second-Hand Car Seat?

By Wes Bender
November 5, 2012
booster seat safety

As a certified child passenger technician and instructor, working in injury prevention, I frequently hear this question. Not surprising, given tight household budgets and the constantly increasing costs of raising children.

First, let’s look at the things that rule out using secondhand seats, then we can better determine when it’s okay.

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Tags: child safety, car safety, child passenger safety, car seat, child restraints, childrens' product recalls, product recalls
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