Installation

Here are the top 12 common car seat mistakes to help parents avoid serious safety risks, and have peace of mind that their children are safe.

Here’s how to know your car seat is installed properly! Making sure it’s the right fit, it's buckled correctly, and, it's installed properly.

Discover whether car seat protectors are safe to use with your child's car seat. Learn the risks, manufacturer guidelines, and which accessories to avoid for optimal safety. Plus, get expert advice from our Child Passenger Safety Technicians for the safest installation.

Expecting a new addition to the family? Learn when time to install a car seat to ensure a safe and smooth transition from hospital to home.

Where should the car seat go in the backseat? Where is the safest place to install the car seat? We're answering your questions in this post.

A top tether reduces dangerous head movement in a crash. Learn when to use it, where to find it, and common installation mistakes.

Firefighters aren't trained to check car seats — it's a common myth. Learn who IS qualified and how to find a certified CPST near you.

Installing a new car seat? Can't decide which way to install it safely? Read more to find out if you can use a latch and seat belt together.

Can a car seat go in the middle seat? Learn when the center is safest, how to install it correctly, and when an outboard seat is the better choice.

Learn how to install a car seat correctly with step-by-step guidance on LATCH vs. seat belt, recline angle, tether use, and checking for a secure fit.

Many parents misuse the LATCH system without realizing it. Learn how LATCH works, when to use it, and how to avoid common installation mistakes.

Learn how to fit a booster seat correctly, when to make the switch from a harness, and how to ensure proper seat belt positioning for every ride.

Removing an infant car seat from its base is easy when you know where to look. Learn how to find the release mechanism and safely lift the carrier out.

Learn how to install a car seat on an airplane with step-by-step tips from a CPST. Find out which seats are FAA-approved, where to sit, and how to keep your child safe in the sky.

Wondering where it’s safe to use a car seat outside your car? This complete guide explains car seat use in airplanes, RVs, boats, buses, rentals, restaurants, and more.

Wondering where to install your child's car seat for maximum safety? Our expert guide breaks down the safest car seat placement, key factors to consider, and common installation mistakes to avoid. Learn why the back row center seat is the safest spot for a car seat and how to ensure a secure installation. Get expert tips and book a consultation with a Child Passenger Safety Technician for personalized advice. Read more on the Safe in the Seat blog!