Children and Car Safety

When a baby's on board (or a toddler or preschooler), car safety means much more than just buckling up. It also means being sure that your child's car seat or booster keeps her as safe as possible during road trips. Drive away all your safety concerns with these car seat safety tips.

In This Section

Car Safety for Babies
Car Safety for Toddlers
Car Safety for Preschoolers
Shopping for a Car Seat
Using a Car Seat
Replacing a Car Seat

Car Safety for Babies

Infant Car Seat Safety: Tips & Guidelines

How to Install a Rear-Facing Infant Car Seat

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How to Buckle Your Newborn Into a Car Seat

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Is It Safe for Babies to Sleep in Car Seats?

Most Common Car Seat Mistakes, Solved

Car Safety for Toddlers

Toddler Car Seat Safety: Tips & Guidelines

When Should Your Child Switch to a Forward-Facing Car Seat?

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When to Switch From an Infant Car Seat to a Convertible Car Seat

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Why Leaving Your Child in the Car Is So Dangerous

How to Prevent Car Sickness in Children

Car Safety for Preschoolers

Booster Seat Safety

Why Children Should Always Ride in the Back Seat of a Car

Shopping for a Car Seat

6 Best Infant Car Seats, According to Child Passenger Safety Technicians

7 Best Convertible and All-in-One Car Seats, Tested and Reviewed by Real Parents

Best Affordable Car Seats

Best Car Seat Bases

The Best Stroller Travel Systems That Parents Say Make Life Easier

Infant vs. Convertible Car Seats: What’s the Difference?

Cheap vs. Expensive Car Seats: What’s the Difference?

Using a Car Seat

How to Clean a Car Seat

Bringing Your Child’s Car Seat on a Plane

Why You Should Skip Aftermarket Car Seat Accessories

Replacing a Car Seat

When to Change or Replace Your Child's Car Seat

Car Seat Expiration Dates, Explained

What Should You Do With an Old or Unsafe Car Seat?

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