PARENTS. CONSUMER REPORTS CAR SEAT SAFETY EXPERT EMILY THOMAS WAS REAR ENDED ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY, SHE’S OKAY AND HER KIDS WEREN’T IN THE CAR, BUT THEIR CAR SEATS WERE. THAT RAISED A BIG ...

The federal standard now includes testing for side-impact collisions. Here’s what you need to know, whether you’re buying a car seat soon or already own one. By Alexandra Frost Car crashes continue to ...

ATLANTA — After a car crash, most of us know to check for injuries and damage to our vehicles. But what about your child’s car seat? Consumer Reports’ own car seat safety expert found herself asking ...

Every parent wants to keep their kid safe and healthy, including in the car, which is why we contain them in car seats for the recommended number of years, no matter how much they fuss. Yet motor ...

After a car crash, most of us know to check for injuries and damage to our vehicles. But what about your child’s car seat? Consumer Reports' own car seat safety expert found herself asking that same ...

Here’s when and how to safely transition from an infant car seat to a convertible or all-in-one car seat, and then to a belt-positioning booster seat.

CLEVELAND — A recent crash involving Consumer Reports' own car seat safety expert highlights an important question many parents face: when should you replace a child's car seat after an accident?