The Car Seat Questions Every Parent Has-Finally Answered

"On this episode: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth mark Child Passenger Safety Week with a conversation about car seats. Child passenger safety technician Jamie Grayson joins to break down the basics: how to install correctly, when to switch stages, and the mistakes parents don't even realize they're making. Here is the NHTSA car seat safety page. Listen to our last episode with Jamie: Car Seat Safety Explained!"

"Then, in a round of triumphs and fails, the hosts tackle tough conversations about sharing, the tricky art of trusting kids' street smarts, and Zak's rude awakening about how much a Labubu really costs. Join us on Facebook and email us at [e-mail] to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: [phone]."

Proper car seat selection and installation are essential for child passenger safety, including knowing when to transition between rear-facing, forward-facing, harness, and booster stages. Caregivers must avoid common installation mistakes and follow manufacturer and regulatory guidance. Topics include how to install correctly, when to switch stages, and overlooked errors that reduce protection. Additional topics include parenting challenges such as negotiating sharing, assessing children's street-smarts, and recognizing the true cost of certain children’s products. Resources and contact options include the NHTSA car seat safety page, email [e-mail], Facebook, and phone [phone]. Slate Plus offers extra ad-free content.

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