{"id":2167,"date":"2020-11-25T16:20:01","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T00:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insureone.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=2167"},"modified":"2020-11-25T16:20:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T00:20:38","slug":"car-seat-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insureone.com\/knowledge-center\/auto-insurance\/car-seat-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to Know About Car Seat Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many children spend a lot of time in the car. Their safety is of utmost importance, so it&#8217;s crucial to learn about car seat safety, including booster seat requirements, laws on booster seats, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping them safe on the road involves more than just buying them a car seat. There&#8217;s a lot to learn\u2014which direction should your child face, how to install a car seat, etc. In this article, we&#8217;ll provide information about car seat safety to protect your most precious cargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Needs to Use a Car Seat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children ages 12 and under should be properly buckled in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt. It all depends on the child&#8217;s age, weight, and height.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The types and age groups are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rear-facing booster seat \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Children should ride in a rear-facing seat from birth until ages 2\u20134 or they reach the highest weight or height allowed by the car seat manufacturer.<\/li><li><strong>Forward-facing toddler car seat \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Toddlers and preschoolers up to age five and up to 65 pounds should use a forward-facing toddler car seat with a harness.<\/li><li><strong>Booster seat \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Children whose weight or height exceeds the forward-facing car seat limit should use a belt-positioning booster seat.<\/li><li><strong>Seat belt \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Children who are large enough for the car seat belt to fit them correctly can use a seat belt while riding (usually around ages 9-12).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>State laws also determine who should use a car seat. These laws vary by state, which can get a little confusing when you&#8217;re traveling around the country with your children. For example, California&#8217;s car seat laws require children to be in the back seat until age 8.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other specifics to California car seat safety laws, as well as for other states. You can see what your state law requirements are for child seats at&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/saferide4kids.com\/car-seat-laws-by-state\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safe Ride 4 Kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positioning of Car Seats for Their Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insureone.com\/knowledge-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/11\/Can-you-put-a-car-seat-behind-the-driver.jpg\" alt=\"Children Using Digital Devices On Car seats safely\" class=\"wp-image-2170\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you wondering if a car seat is safer behind the driver or passenger, or can you put a car seat behind the driver? According to a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18450877\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a>, infants and children up to 3 years old are safer sitting in the center rear seat than on the side in the back. There&#8217;s not much difference between the passenger side or the driver&#8217;s side according to crash statistics\u2014the center is safest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Car Seat Safety Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Buy the right car seat for your child&#8217;s age and size and know when to change it.<\/li><li>Install and use car seats and booster seats according to the car seat manual.<\/li><li>Make sure to get the right fit for the best protection for your child.<\/li><li>Buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts on every trip, no matter how short.<\/li><li>Always use your seat belt to set a good example for everyone in the car.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great way to keep your family safe is by getting a high-quality car insurance policy. At InsureOne, our agents are ready to help! We take the guesswork out of choosing a policy and easily find the perfect one for your needs and budget. Get your free car insurance quote online, over the phone, or at one of our offices today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"button__container button__container_centered\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insureone.com\/auto-insurance-quote\/\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"button__container button__container_centered\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"tel:800-836-2240\">Call Us<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"button__container button__container_centered\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insureone.com\/find-an-office\/\">Find Your Office<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many children spend a lot of time in the car. Their safety is of utmost importance, so it&#8217;s crucial to learn about car seat safety, including booster seat requirements, laws on booster seats, and more.&nbsp; Keeping them safe on the road involves more than just buying them a car seat. 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