Nhtsa Convertible Car Seat Ratings

Nhtsa Convertible Car Seat Ratings FAQ

What is the safest rear facing car seat?

The safest place for your child's car seat is the back seat, away from active air bags. If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat-right where your child's head is-and cause a serious or fatal injury.

What is the smallest convertible car seat?

The coccoro is the smallest convertible car seat, but I'm quite certain that some infant seats are smaller. I would look at the 22 pound limit infant seats such as the safety 1st comfy carry, maxi cosi mico, and even the graco snugride 22.

Is it true that all carseats are equally safe?

Car seats are are equally as safe in the same terms as cars. They all pass the same MINIMUM standards. A Dodge Neon and a Honda Accord both pass the same minimum standards to be sold in the US, but most people know exactly which one will come out on top in a collision.

How safe are car seats?

Hard Facts about Safety in Cars Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States. Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. More than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly.