KISS Car Seat Loaner Programs

KISS has sponsored car seat loaner programs since the early 1980s. A car seat loaner program rents car seats at a low cost to individuals who cannot afford to buy one.* Car seat loaner programs are staffed by volunteers who have been trained to assist parents with selecting the most appropriate type of car seat for the child and provide education on car seat use.  KISS Car Seat Loaner Programs can be found in local health departments, hospitals and community-based organizations. 

In addition to traditional car seat loaner programs, Maryland has several special needs loaner programs.  These programs temporarily rent car seats for medically fragile children and those with special health care needs.

For more information on KISS Car Seat Loaner Programs, call KISS directly at 800-370-SEAT. 

*Car seats include rear-facing infant-only, convertible, combination (harness/booster seat), other forward-facing only, booster seats and other federally approved child safety restraints.

Interested in becoming a KISS Car Seat Loaner Program?

If you are a community based program that is interested in starting a child safety seat loaner program in your area, please click here for a copy of our KISS Car Seat Loaner Program Information Guide.  The purpose of this guide is to give interested individuals and/or organizations a brief overview of how to operate a KISS Car Seat Loaner Program. 

Maryland Kids in Safety Seats Loaner Program Quarterly Report

KISS email: kiss@dhmh.state.md.us

KISS helpline: 1-800-370-SEAT

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