Over 50% of car seats in the US are installed improperly. Scary.
Car seats sold in the United States must pass safety standards set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, Child Restraint Systems. Because of this standard, you can be assured that any seat you buy in the US is safe if properly installed.
And there’s the rub. A beautiful, expensive boutique model might look like the best, but the safest seat is the one that’s easy to install. That’s why the NHTSA rating system includes ease-of-use ratings, among others.
• Car seats get dinged for being/having:
• Difficult to adjust or install.
• Confusing or hidden instructions.
• Poor safety warning placement.
Auto manufacturers like [Chevy help by making LATCH systems and tethers easy to use. Look for vehicle LATCH attachments that are easy to find, not covered by fabric that makes attachment difficult.
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