CLEVELAND — A recent crash involving Consumer Reports' own car seat safety expert highlights an important question many parents face: when should you replace a child's car seat after an accident?

Heavy winter coats can cause a loose-fitting harness, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's ...

Now that the winter months are among us, officials are reminding parents of the risks associated with children in vehicles.

You may want to take off your child's winter coat before strapping them into their car seat. Here's how bulky jackets can ...

Road trips make some of the best vacations, but car seat safety is a must. Here are expert tips on things to avoid, 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 ...

The new federal safety standards go into effect Dec. 5, 2026. Parents purchasing a new car seat in the next year will want to be aware of an important safety update: Starting Dec. 5, 2026, all car ...

FAA revamps after new guidelines set for driving wih children. May 24, 2011 — -- The Federal Aviation Administration recommended today that children weighing 40 pounds or less sit in FAA-approved ...

California Highway Patrol Officer Maria Barriga points out differences between authorized and unauthorized child safety seats. The CHP and Marian Regional Medical Center have partnered to help educate ...

This story originally appeared in Volume 32 of Road & Track.