Where is the Safest Place for a Baby Car Seat?

Car seats and safety belts will help keep your baby safe if an accident occurs. There̵7;s a big ̶0;if,̶1; however -- if they are used correctly and the baby is correctly placed in the safest part of the car every time. Since car seats and cars vary, follow some basic rules no matter what car your baby rides in.

  1. Keep Them Safe

    • Infants and children should not ride in the front seat if possible, partly because the risk of injury from a collision is higher in the front seat and partly because they can be injured or killed if the airbag deploys. The middle rear seat is always the first choice for your baby̵7;s car seat, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles website. The next-best seat is a passenger seat in the rear on one side or the other. If you must place your child in the rear seat of a pickup, the SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. website recommends you make sure that at least 80 percent of the car seat base is supported by the truck cushion. Air bags can inflate at speeds up to 200 miles per hour, according to the website of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. If you have no choice and must place your baby in the front seat, turn off or disable the air bag. Premature or very small babies may need special car seats to be fully protected, according to SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.

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