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.

Children need to use car seats that are the right size for their weight, height and development. Transport Canada's "Child safety" Web site to see our materials on the four stages of safe travel with children. For more information call the Transport Canada information centre at 1 800 333 0371.

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!

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.

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.

When Michigan does mandate restraint use, it requires the driver to secure both the child safety seat and the child properly. Michigan Enforcement Fines: Driver fined maximum $10 for child restraint violation. Driver fined $25 for safety belt violation by occupants 4 through 15. Offender fined $25 for safety belt violation if 16 and older. Other states may require a child sit in a child restraint system up to the age of 8.

These inspections are conducted by state-certified inspectors. Call 866-732-8243 for the location of the nearest free safety check. You can also find more information at www.seatcheck.org.

Yes, Southern Skyways will accept FAA approved child restraint systems on board the aircraft. You are also permitted to check your car seat in addition to the two checked pieces of luggage you are permitted.

There are a lot of car seats out there. Many tout having extra features to increase safety. Ultimately, however, the safest car seat for your child is the one that best:

All car seats purchased in Canada must have a sticker on the seat that states they meet Transport Canada's Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213 (CMVSS). Seats that do not meet this standard can not be sold or used in Canada. All models are crash tested for safety. There are different types of seats and harness systems available. They are all safe provided they meet this standard. You can use the seat system that is most comfortable for you and your child.

All of the child safety seats on the market meet the same federal safety standards. The "best" seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and is easy to use properly each time you travel.

This is probably the question we get the most and in some ways the easiest to answer. The seat that is best for you is the one that fits properly in your car and in you pocketbook. There are many different car seats on the market that range greatly in price. You may go out and buy a $200 car seat with all the bells and whistles that won'' fit in your car, thus doing you no good. Its important that before you buy any seat that you take it out to your car and see how it fits.

Convertible-type car seats designed for forward or backward installation in a forward-facing aircraft seat. Many of these carry the FMVSS.213 insignia and/or language indicating that they are "approved for use in motor vehicles and on aircraft." Any child restraint device manufactured between January 1, 1961 and February 25, 1985, must have the following label: "This child restraint device conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards.

The best car seat is one that meets your child's age and size requirements and is compatible with your car. Children are safer in the back seat of the vehicle. Generally, the middle seating position is the safest place in the car, but ONLY IF the child's car seat and the vehicle seat are compatible and you can get a tight fit.

If you're in the market for a child car seat you've probably being hearing a lot about something called LATCH. But what is it? Well, LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children" and is a system for installing a child car seat in an automobile. Defined by the United States Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards, LATCH is designed to make installing a child's car seat easier.

It is not illegal under NYS law for a child passenger to ride in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger air bag, but it is dangerous. Recent studies show that air bags can cause serious or fatal injuries to infants, children or small adults that sit in the passenger-side front seat. It is also normally safer for a child of any age to ride in the back seat of any vehicle.

per NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission rules, it is not mandatory. You can request a car seat if you feel more secure, but there will be a charge for it. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission rules exempt the drivers and passengers in Taxis and Black Cars from having to wear seat belts. Please feel free to use one if you wish. No. Smoking is prohibited for the driver and the passengers by the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. All vehicles must be clean and smoke free at all times.

Many children dislike the confines of a properly fitted harness strap or seat belts on boosters. This is a difficult disciplinary problem but here are some tips. 1) Make sure everyone in the car buckles up on every ride. 2) Dress the child for comfort, avoid heavy clothing between the harness strap and child. 3) pull over and stop and tell the child that you cannot drive unless everyone is buckled up, it's the law. There are harness systems specific to behavioral issues.

The police department, the fire department and the Rescue Squad all have members who are certified to install car seats. Please call one of these locations to set up a time to have your seat installed.

Plastic components contain chemicals that are added during the production process to impart specific properties, such as rigidity, durability or flame resistance. Many of these chemicals are not chemically bound to the plastic and are consequently released into the environment during the life of the product. This is often referred to as “off-gassing”. Heat and UV ray exposure can accelerate this process, and may also cause chemicals to break down into even more toxic compounds.

HealthyCar.org tested over 60 of the most popular car seat models that were available at Target and Babies-R-Us stores in late 2006. If the model you are interested in is not listed, we recommend calling the manufacturer and asking them which chemicals are in the seat, and at what levels. You can find a list of car seat manufacturers on our contacts page.

The best place to find information about child car seats, including ease-of-use ratings, child height/weight requirements, and recall information, is on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website. Another useful resource is Safety Belt Safe USA. For a detailed description of the HealthyCar.org vehicle rating system and methodology, download the full report.

Yes. If you live in Paso Robles, call the (PRPD Traffic Unit) at (805) 237-6464 to get an appointment for an inspection, which will be conducted, at the police department. Bring your child, car seat, and owner’s manual. We cannot release your report prior to review by the District Attorney. You will receive a copy of your report on your first court date (your arraignment).

Once your car has been appraised, we'll give you a written offer that's good for 7 days. And you are under no obligation to buy one of CarMax's cars once you've sold us yours.