Information Links

Replacing a Car Seat after a Crash

"NHTSA recommends that child safety seats be replaced following a moderate or severe crash in order to ensure a continued high level of crash protection for child passengers.

NHTSA recommends that child safety seats do not automatically need to be replaced following a minor crash. Minor crashes are those that meet ALL of the following criteria:

The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site;
The vehicle door nearest the safety seat was undamaged;
There were no injuries to any of the vehicle occupants;
The air bags (if present) did not deploy; AND
There is no visible damage to the safety seat."

Buying a New/Used Vehicle

Front and side impact crash test & head restraint ratings for most vehicles since mid-1990’s

Car Seat Information

Arguably the best website for car seat info. Written and maintained by three women with over 70 years combined experience in the field.

Booster Seats

Use this to determine if your child requires a booster seat

Rear-facing

An article by Kathleen Weber, one of the leading researchers in the field, detailing thecommon misunderstandings surrounding rear-facing placement, along with a detailed explanation of the crash dynamics and physiologic changes in the infant that affect how well a child can tolerate the forward-facing position in a crash.
A research review article by Kathleen Weber, detailing all types of child restraint.

Special Needs Passengers

Taxi Statistics

Rates, Injuries, Fatalities for New York City

After-Market Product Dangers

Discusses hazards posed by fleece inserts, seat belt adjusters, infant headrests, etc.