All car safety restraints are not alike when it comes to protecting your child. It's one of life's many mysteries. The same loving parents who insist on child safety at home, school and day care often ignore basic safety rules when kids ride in cars.
Most car seats meet standard safety requirements.
And the seat must fit your child's height and weight. The key to success is finding the right seat for your vehicle, she contends. See how easy it is to get in and out of your car. If the design is awkward or doesn't fit the car, that can frustrate you and affect the level of safety it provides. Dr. Billmire feels it's a matter of personal choice.