According to a report by the National Safe Kids Campaign, most car seats aren t fastened tightly enough to avoid injury to children in a crash. To check yours, see that the straps are snug and the seat doesn t slide more than an inch in any direction.
Proper installation requires time and patience two things parents often lack.
One solution is Mighty-Tite by Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products. This new crash-tested device slips over a car s seat belt and lets you crank a lever to tightly fasten infant carriers, child seats, and boosters. It prevents child seats from moving around, providing extra protection in the event of a crash. And we found it installs in less than a minute in sedans and minivans.