How can I tell if my child’s car safety seat is safe?

The easiest way to determine if your child’s car safety seat meets recommended standards is to have it examined by a professional. There are numerous agencies and locations that offer free car seat safety checks, and you can find a list of providers here. Another way to verify the safety features of a car seat is to make sure it meets federal standards, which a sticker on the seat should indicate. You can read more about the NHTSA’s car seat safety standards here.