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Traveling safely in ride-share vehicles with an infant or toddler

If you are relying on a ride-share service with an infant or toddler, your safest bet is to bring a fully installed car seat that has been tested in the vehicle beforehand, rather than trusting the se…

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Safety requirements for rideshare services with a child

The single most critical safety requirement when using any rideshare service with a child is that you must verify the operational condition and proper installation of an appropriate, age-and-weight-sp…

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What to know about car seat expiration dates and safety checks

If you are managing vehicle safety checks, I prefer a structured, timeline-based approach that treats every piece of equipment—from tires to harnesses—as having distinct shelf lives and usage limits, …

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Installing a car seat safely without an attached base unit

The most common mistake people make when installing a standalone car seat is assuming that because the seat belt path seems clear and the seat feels secure, it is safe. They tend to rely on muscle mem…

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Guidance on using a forward-facing car seat correctly

If you're buckling a brand-new 3-month-old into the back seat of your sedan today and using an adapter to attach it to the LATCH anchors, remember that the expiration date on the seat itself is not th…

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