Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week agoThe Car Seat Questions Every Parent Has-Finally Answered
Proper car seat installation, correct stage transitions, and awareness of common mistakes are essential for child passenger safety.
Car seats are there for a lot: every traffic-induced meltdown, every spilled juice box, every road trip nap. Most importantly, they save lives. But while it's tempting to treat them like any other piece of kid gear when messes strike, they're not just another item you can toss in the wash. They're precision-built safety devices, and one misstep can compromise the parts designed to protect your child.