Appropriately securing a carseat is a big struggle for many parents, though one that is extremely important that we do correctly.  One of our enrolled parents just shared a wonderful link about carseat safety including securing the seat, and types of carseats available:  http://www.car-safety.org/basics.html

Below is an excerpt from the above website:

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of kids in age groups 1-14.  Safe Kids USA says motor vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of unintentional injury-related death for all children 14 and under.  While some crashes are unsurvivable, over 57% of deaths for children 0-15 were because the child was unrestrained.  Many more were improperly restrained.  Nationally, the misuse rate for child safety seats is over 80% and as high as 95% in some areas.   The good news is that correct use of car seats and boosters does save lives.  Infant seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury by 71%, and toddler seats by 54%.  The information and links on this web page can help you with one of the easiest and most important ways you can protect your children.”

Another great Q & A site is mentioned at the bottom of the page: http://www.carseatsite.com/FAQ.htm