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 a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician on staff. Car seat installation is available every other Saturday. Contact us to confirm the next date and book. Below are the questions parents ask us most.

Reviewed by our on-staff Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

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• 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.
• Will your car fit? Fit guides for 30+ vehicles See make-by-make car seat and stroller fit, and how many seats fit across.