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Guides for CPSTs

Find expert CPST resources, how-to guides, and educational articles designed to help child passenger safety technicians stay informed and confident.

Certified child passenger safety technician using both hands to inspect the fabric padding and hard plastic shell of a black
Guides for CPSTs

Used Car Seat Evaluation Guide for CPSTs: How to Assess a Secondhand Child Restraint Safely

How to inspect a secondhand car seat safely. Step-by-step CPST evaluation checklist for crash history, damage, recalls, and expiration.
Lainie
October 12, 2026