Car Seats
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As children grow, their interests and hobbies change, and so should their car seat. NHTSA can help you find The Right Seat for your child’s age and size. Visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat.
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· Read the instructions. Before installing a car seat, read both the car seat instruction manual and the vehicle owner’s manual. These documents contain critical information about correct car seat installation in your vehicle. Skipping steps or misusing equipment can have serious consequences. To get expert help installing your car seat, a certified Child Passenger…
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In passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and by 54% for toddlers 1 to 4 years old in passenger cars. For infants and toddlers in light trucks, the corresponding reductions are 58% and 59%, respectively.
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Parents and caregivers can model safety for their kids. Research shows there is a strong correlation between caregivers who buckle up and their child passengers’ seat belt use. In 2023, of the child passengers killed in crashes while riding with an unbuckled driver, 64% of those children were also unbuckled.
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Have you registered your child’s car seat? Registering your car seat ensures you’ll be notified about important safety recalls and updates directly from the manufacturer. Visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat to learn more.
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Un estudio de la NHTSA encontró que, aunque la mayoría de padres y cuidadores creen saber cómo instalar correctamente sus sillas de coche, aproximadamente la mitad (46%) ha instalado incorrectamente la silla de su hijo.