Consumer News Child Booster Seats Are Improving Here Are The Best

Car booster seats improving, some still below standards, says study

Companies that make child booster seats for vehicles are getting better at designing them to protect kids, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Thursday. Of the 53 new booster seats IIHS ... Read More

Rumor claims California law requires kids up to 16 to use booster seats. That's mostly false

A new California law will use a "5-step test" to determine which children need booster seats while riding in a car. Read More

Best-Rated Booster Car Seats That Keep Your Kid Comfy (and Won't Make a Preteen Cringe)

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Parents who have an all-in-one car seat might not need a booster at all. But if your child is in a ... Read More

Consumer Reports: New tests for child car seats

Tougher safety rules are on the way for car seats, focusing on dangerous side-impact crashes. The goal: better crash protection for your little one. For years, child car seat manufacturers have made ... Read More

Consumer Reports: Stricter testing to be required for child car seats

Tougher safety rules are on the way for car seats, focusing on dangerous side-impact crashes. Car seat manufacturers have made claims about side-impact protection, but there’s been no industry ... Read More

When can children ride in the front seat? See WA state rules about kids in cars

Back-to-school season has arrived, which means the return of regular trips to and from campus. As children get older, they may want to move from a booster seat in the back of the car to the front ... Read More

How to know if it's time to replace a child's car seat after a crash

PARENTS. CONSUMER REPORTS CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERT EMILY THOMAS WAS REAR ENDED ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY, SHE’S OKAY AND HER KIDS WEREN’T IN THE CAR, BUT THEIR CAR SEATS WERE. THAT RAISED A BIG ... Read More

Consumer Reports: Beware unsafe bike helmets, child car seats from third-party sellers

NEW YORK (WRGB) — When you buy a bike helmet or child car seat, one thing matters most: will it protect you or a loved one in a crash? We trust that these products are tested to be safe. But Consumer ... Read More