Car Seats and Booster Seats: NHTSA
Car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. That’s why it’s so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car. Follow these important steps to choose the right seat, install it correctly and keep your child safe.
FIND THE RIGHT CAR SEAT: The Process
Follow these steps to help you through the process of finding the right car seat, installing it correctly, and keeping your child safe.
Find the right car seat
Learn about the four car seat types
Follow NHTSA’s car seat recommendations based on your child’s age and size
Find and compare car seats and ease-of-use-ratings using NHTSA’s Car Seat Finder
Install your car seat correctly
Understand the parts and tips used for installation
Follow our detailed car seat installation instructions and videos
Get your car seat inspected at a station nearest you
Keep your child safe in a car seat
Register your car seat and sign up for recall notices to receive safety updates
Click here to learn more important safety tips from NHTSA on Car and Booster Seats.
