Illegal and unsafe fabric car seats are still available on online marketplaces and parents are using them in their cars Principal researcher/writer at Which? delivering award-winning health, baby and ...

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 ...

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Parents need to take a close look at their infant car seats before driving away from the hospital with their newborns, health care officials are warning. Across the country, there’s been an increase ...

If you just spent most of your money on a brand new car, it's likely that you don't have much more to spare. This puts you in a dilemma where you want to avoid any wear and tear on your expensive ...

Editor’s note: This Car Seat Check was published in September 2023 about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek; little has changed for 2025. See what’s new for 2025 or check out a side-by-side comparison of the ...

It’s important to protect babies’ sensitive skin from the sun, but draping a lightweight blanket over a car seat or stroller can put them in danger. Draping a blanket or cover over the car seat ...

Consumer Reports has a detailed guide to choosing the right car seat that helps break down the essentials. For infants, you’ll want to focus on safety, budget, and ease of installation. Secondary ...

The best rotating car seats make life easier for parents and kids by simplifying getting rear-facing babies and kids into the car. While some only rotate from rear-facing mode, others can rotate 360 ...