Answer: This scenario is OK, and one of the reasons there are such backed booster seats. The BAD scenario is when you have a backless booster and the child's head (by the ears) is above the back of the vehicle seat. In the event of a crash with the child in this scenario, there is a possibility of whiplash because the head/neck is not supported. Answer: Absolutely.

Answer: First, try to remove the headrest to promote a better fit/match to the vehicle seat contour. If you cannot remove the headrest, try another seating position or raise/lower the headrest to minimize the interference. Also, you could recline the vehicle seat slightly to make up for the interference. If the interference is extreme, and other alternatives don't work, and your child is within the correct height and weight, remove the back and use the booster as a backless booster.

Answer: No. The TurboBooster is not equipped with mounting areas for a tether or the LATCH system. The federal government does not require these systems on belt positioning seats. This style of seat relies on the adult lap and shoulder belt to restrain the child.

Answer: Currently there are not. Graco considers safety a top priority. With that in mind, Graco has tested their car seat accessories with Graco car seats.

The best location for your car seat is in the middle of the backseat. If you can't get a good fit there (the seat moves less than 1" when tugged at the belt path) then either outboard position in the back is safe. Children under the age of 13 should always ride in the back seat. NEVER put a rear-facing seat in front of an airbag.

Airbags can be deadly to infants in rear-facing carseats, and to children 12 and under using the seatbelts. The front seat is generally not recommended for children 12 and under. The airbag MUST be disabled if you must use a rear-facing child seat in the front. Some vehicles without a rear seat, especially pickup trucks, have an on/off switch for this purpose. If a child must ride in the front, you should also move the front seat as far back as it will go.

ANSWER Florida State Law requires that while transporting a child 5 years of age or younger, the child must be protected by the use of a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device which must be provided by parent or guardian.

We admit that there's a slight disadvantage in purchasing your car seat online since you're not able to 'try before you buy'. However, we have the detailed specifications for each seat on our website. Also, there's a great resource website called www.CarSeatData.org that has an online database of car seat and vehicle compatibility. The information is compiled by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

The middle of the back seat is considered the safest position for a child in a car. This position is furthest from any possible point of impact.

No. Isaac®can be used with any racing seat provided it has normal, three-inch wide belts. A more reclined angle allows more body motion forward, regardless of the head and neck product you use, but does not alter the general range of head and neck loads. Also, it works great with an office chair! Just attach some belts to the chair and jump in with your helmet and Isaac® for some great holiday party fun.

Many parents think their children are too big for car seats or have outgrown their booster seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that children should be restrained in a booster seat until they are 4'9" and about 80 pounds. Regular seat belts are made for men who are 5'10" and 160 pounds. They are not designed to secure a child under 80 pounds. Yes, this quite possibly means that your 10 year old should still be in a booster seat!

The truth is, there is not a "best" car seat. The best style of seat is one with a five-point harness system. Other than that, find a car seat that fits your car, your child and your budget. Remember that spending more does not always equal a safer seat.

Answer: Due to safety testing, we recommend that the car seat harness of your car seat remain unchanged, unless the parts which you are adding/replacing are certified by our company to work with your particular model.

Answer: Most Graco and Century carseats are certified for use in aircraft when used according to manufacturer's instructions. The booster seats are only certified when used as a five-point harness carseat. Please refer to your owner's manual for specifics on any seat. However, even though the seat is FAA approved when used according to the manufacturer's instructions, we do recommend calling the airline you are traveling with ahead of time as each airline has its own policies.

Answer: For a rear facing seat, grip the top edge and try to push it downward. The back of the safety seat should stay firmly in place at the same angle. It is normal if the seat can be flipped toward the rear of the car. For a forward facing seat with a harness, grip the top edge of the seat and try to tilt it forward and sideways. If it moves more than 1 inch toward the front of the car or tips to the side, re-adjust using the locking clip or try another seating position.

Answer: Bring the seat belt across the car seat and buckle as usual. Tighten the seat belt as much as possible. Firmly hold the shoulder and lap portions of the seat belt together just behind the sliding latchplate and unbuckle the seat belt. Still holding the seat belts together, weave the locking clip over both layers of seat belt about 1/2" from the sliding latchplate. When you are done, you will see four metal "legs" inlaid with the seat belt.

Answer: To ensure proper installation of your car seat, it is important that you thoroughly read the owner's manual and follow the instructions precisely. Additionally, you should review the section on safety belts and child restraints in your vehicle owner's book. To check the security of your seat installation, try wiggling the seat from side to side, and pushing it back and forth.

Answer: Our car seats are designed so that the pads and canopies can be removed for washing. Canopies and pads can be machine washed, in cold water. It is recommended that they are hung to dry; however, some can be machine dried on a low heat setting. Refer to your owner's manual for instructions specific to your particular seat. To clean the shell of your car seat, We recommend washing the seat with mild soapy water.

Answer: Car seats have a suggested life span of six years. With the changes in legislation, automobiles and technology, we suggest that a car seat be replaced upon its sixth year from the date of manufacture.

Answer: If you take the car seat out of the base and turn the car seat over, you should find the owner's manual attached by several small plastic tabs on the back of the seat.

Answer: This infant car seat frame is recommended for Graco Infant Car Seats only. Always refer to the car sear manual for the recommended weight limit.

Not intended for use with AUTOBABY (Europe only) and ASSURA infant car seats. If unsure of the model or for more information please call Graco's customer service number: 1-800-345-4109.

Maybe. Integrated carseats, especially those with a harness, may have some disadvantages when used as the primary restraint for a child: Emergency personnel often prefer to remove a child in a separate carseat. This keeps the child immobilized in case of head/spinal injury, and may allow for safer transport in the ambulance. Integrated seats do not function rear-facing. Rear-facing is safest for children, and many separate carseat models allow for rear-facing use to 30 or 35 lbs.

For front-facing child seats, or if you don't have a passenger-side airbag: you can if you want, but as always, the safest place by far is in the back. For rear-facing child seats, and if your car has a passenger-side airbag: the one-word answer is "No" (the two-word answer is "Definitely Not"). The reason for this is that an airbag can suddenly push the child seat up and back with a lot of force, which will likely throw the baby from the seat and cause injury.

Most airlines accept car seats in addition to normal carry on or checked luggage provided approved space is available. When checking your car seat on a US Domestic or International flight you can bring your car seat to the gate to be loaded there. If checking a car seat as luggage the original box/packaging should be used. A liability release form must be signed.

Generally, yes. Though there appears to be no evidence that this is unsafe, at least one company, Evenflo, used to recommend that you do NOT install many of their carseat models in front of a fold-down armrest. Ford has a similar recommendation for some of its vehicles. Please consult the owner's manual of your vehicle and carseat before making this decision.

MCHD has a certified child passenger safety technician on staff. If you live in or near Marquette County, Michigan and would like to have your child's car seat checked, contact Diane Curry at 906-315-2612 or dcurry@mqtcty.org. If you live outside the county, contact Diane to obtain contact information for all currently certified Upper Peninsula child passenger safety technicians.

Unfortunately, there is no escape-proof car seat. Children who learn how to get out of one kind of car seat quickly learn how to escape from others. However, based on a study in which SafetyBeItSafe U.S.A. participated, most children respond to parental firmness quickly. For the others, there is hope! First, make sure that the shoulder straps are in the correct slots, that the harness is very snug, and that the retainer clip is in place at armpit level.

Answer: The first thing to do is check your vehicle owner's manual. Whether or not you can use LATCH in the center position is wholly dependant on your vehicle, not your car seat. If your vehicle does not have lower anchors that can be used in the center position, simply use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt that is in the center position.