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Find the right car seat. Learn about the four car seat types. Follow NHTSA’s car seat recommendations based on your child’s age and size. Find and compare car seats and ease-of-use-ratings using NHTSA’s Car Seat Finder.
Find the right car seat. Learn about the four car seat types. Follow NHTSA’s car seat recommendations based on your child’s age and size. Find and compare car seats and ease-of-use-ratings using NHTSA’s Car Seat Finder. Install your car seat correctly. Understand the parts and tips used for installation.
The Car Seat Finder is an easy-to-use tool that helps you find the right car seat for your child. Just fill out your child’s age, height and weight above, and you’ll be provided car seat types that fit your child.
Car Seat Recommendations for Children. There are many car seat choices on the market. Use the information below to help you choose the type of car seat that best meets your child’s needs.
NHTSA issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, administers statutory authority, and sets vehicle safety and highway safety regulations.
In general, strong occupant restraint use laws should be comprehensive and cover all seating positions equipped with a seat belt in all passenger vehicles (ACTS, 2001; NCUTLO, 2000; NHTSA, 2003).
SaferCar.gov is now NHTSA.gov. You can search for vehicle ratings and do recall checks on vehicles, tires, car seats, and more.
One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 91.9% in 2023. Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017.
Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions; read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or LATCH system; and check height and weight limits.
Place the car seat base in the back seat of your vehicle. In a crash, the back seat is the safest place to be, and rear-facing car seats provide extra protection for your child’s head, neck and spine. Locate the lower anchors in your vehicle.