Car Seat Safety Guide
Car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers in passenger cars, but only when the seat is the right one, installed right, and used right. NHTSA research found about 46% of car seats are misused. That is exactly why we keep Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on staff. Below are the questions parents ask us most.
Start here
- How long should my baby ride rear-facing? Learn the milestones and limits before you turn the seat forward.
- How do I know if my car seat is installed correctly? Run the simple checks that catch the most common install mistakes.
- LATCH vs. seat belt: which should I use? Understand when each method is right for a secure fit.
- Do car seats expire, and how do I check? Find the expiration date and what it means for safety.
- When is my child ready for a booster (and then a seat belt)? Know the height and weight signs for each transition.
- Compare car seats side by side: weight, recline, base, and certifications See the key specs lined up so you can choose with confidence.
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Want a hand choosing? Book a consult with our certified car seat team.
