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.

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.

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.

The center of the back seat is the safest place for a car seat because it is farthest away from crash impact points. If the car seat does not fit in the center-rear, then one of the outboard seating positions should be used.

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.

There is no best car safety seat. The best car seat is the one that fits your child's size, is correctly installed, and is used properly every time you get into the car. When shopping for a car safety seat, don't let price influence your decision. Higher prices can mean added features that may or may not make the seat safer or easier to use. All car safety seats in the United States must meet very strict safety standards established and maintained by the federal government.

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.

KISS cannot endorse specific manufacturers or models but we can recommend features to look for, such as: The more harness height adjustment slots available, the better you are able to adjust the harness to fit your child. The more crotch strap slots available, the better you are able to adjust the harness to fit your child. There are two types of harness styles currently available on the market: a 5-Point harness (click here for a photo) and Tray shield (click here for a photo).

The best way to secure a seat is to know whether you need a locking clip or if your seat belts have a locking mechanism. When installing the seat it is best to have one person force the seat down or sit on the seat while the other person tightens the belt. A forward facing convertible seat must also be tethered to prevent the seat from moving forward in a collision. The tether strap must be securely anchored to the bolt and tightened sufficiently.

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.

Do your homework. Understand the various coverages and options available and what you need to purchase. Use the valuable experience of an insurance agent for advice. Choose a company and policy that will give you the best combination of price, coverage, and service. Be sure the company can provide the service you need when a claim occurs.

This is a question that comes up all the time, and it's the most difficult to answer. There isn't one best answer, since there are so many wonderful products on the market today.

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!

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.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics, children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating positions. Never use this Infant Seat in any vehicle seating position equipped with an active airbag. Read your vehicle’s owners manual to see how to turn off your airbag if you have no back seat or a child must ride in the front seat.

With a Wallaboo footmuff Newborn you have the advantage of not having to put on a coat or extra clothing and shoes. Inside the Wallaboo footmuff your baby is always snug and warm. You can easily keep the baby on a constant body temperature. A consistant temperature is important for your baby?s health. Going out with your baby has never been so easy, just zip up to keep your child cozy and your baby is ready to go outside. And unzipp and roll the Wallaboo down as the weather warms.

If you choose a convertible child safety seat, use a model equipped with a five-point harness system. Avoid models with a t-shield or tray shield, especially for newborns. In a crash, the baby's body may hit the hard plastic shield, causing head, abdominal, and chest injuries.

You can buy YES Essentials® car floor mats and seat covers for most of the makes & models made in North America.

It is most important that seat height should allow the upper body postures described in #7, #8, and #9. This upper body posture is most responsible for reducing risk of injury. Once this is accomplished, the feet should be flat on the floor. If the resulting seat height prevents the feet from resting flat on the floor, a foot rest is necessary. Even a phone book can serve as an inexpensive solution. This should allow the lower legs to be vertical and thighs horizontal.

Check the manufacturer's instructions for the minimum weight. For premature or very small infants, you can also try a car bed. The Cosco Ultra Dream Ride CarBed, the SnugSeat CarBed and the Angel Guard Carbed (formerly the Graco Cherish) are three of these models. If you cannot find one, try your pediatrician or hospital. While many convertible seats have limits as low as 5 pounds while rear-facing, a typical rear-facing infant seat may be a better fit and be more convenient as well.

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.