The federal standard now includes testing for side-impact collisions. Here’s what you need to know, whether you’re buying a car seat soon or already own one. By Alexandra Frost Car crashes continue to ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tougher safety rules are on the way for car seats, focusing on dangerous side-impact crashes. The goal: better crash protection for your little one. For years, child car seat ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - New Federal car seat regulations are in the works. They were supposed to go into effect at the end of the month but have been pushed to December 5th, 2026. ABC News says this ...

Every parent wants to keep their kid safe and healthy, including in the car, which is why we contain them in car seats for the recommended number of years, no matter how much they fuss. Yet motor ...

YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT CHANGES. FOR YEARS, CHILD CAR SEAT MANUFACTURERS HAVE MADE CLAIMS ABOUT SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO INDUSTRY STANDARD TO BACK IT UP. SOON THAT ...

PARENTS. CONSUMER REPORTS CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERT EMILY THOMAS WAS REAR ENDED ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY, SHE’S OKAY AND HER KIDS WEREN’T IN THE CAR, BUT THEIR CAR SEATS WERE. THAT RAISED A BIG ...

ATLANTA — After a car crash, most of us know to check for injuries and damage to our vehicles. But what about your child’s car seat? Consumer Reports’ own car seat safety expert found herself asking ...

There’s a lot to know about how winter jackets can (and mostly can’t) work with rear or front-facing car seats. Here’s our guide to keeping your kids warm while maintaining safety. We’ve all been ...

Car crashes continue to be a leading cause of injury for kids under age 12. In 2022, more than 100,000 children were injured in traffic collisions. This year, changes are coming to car seats to make ...