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Car Seat Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Installation tips, expiration dates, and common mistakes.
Car seats are the most important safety purchase you'll make.
Types of Car Seats
- Infant (bucket): Birth to ~30 lbs. Carrier convenience.
- Convertible: Birth to 65+ lbs. Stays in car, grows with child.
- All-in-one: Birth to booster. Long-term investment.
Installation Tips
Use LATCH or seatbelt (not both). Seat shouldn't move more than 1 inch. Get it checked at a fire station or inspection event.
Common Mistakes
- Moving to forward-facing too early (keep rear-facing until at least age 2)
- Using expired car seats (6-10 year lifespan)
- Puffy coats under straps (unsafe in a crash)