All In One Car Seat
Q: What is LATCH? Is it safer? Does my car or carseat have it?
LATCH (also ISOFIX) is not necessarily safer than using seatbelts to install a carseat. It may make it easier to get a safe installation. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Most newer vehicles and child seats have this system. For more information, see our comprehensive guide:
Car-Safety.Org LATCH and Tether Information
Q: What are Tethers? Can I use one with my car/carseat?
Tethers are straps that prevent the top of a carseat from moving forward in a crash. They may also increase overall stability. Many newer cars and carseats are compatible with tethers or can have them installed. Tethers allow newer carseats to meet stricter safety standards. See:
Car-Safety.Org LATCH and Tether Information
Q: Can I use my tether strap when the carseat is rear-facing?
Generally, NO, unless it is specifically mentioned in your manual. In the USA, older Safeline Sit-n-Stroll models, some Britax models, and Sunshine Kids models may use a tether when rear-facing. You can find some instructions for tethering the Britax models in the Britax Online Instructions. Some additional information on the use of the rear-facing Britax Versa-Tether can be found at this site.
Q: What is the safest position for my carseat?
The center of the rear seat is usually safest since it is farthest from a possible side impact, but only if your carseat fits well in that position. Any position in the rear seat is acceptable unless prohibited by the vehicle or child seat owner's manual. The seat behind the passenger may be slightly safer than the seat behind the driver, since it allows you to unload the child on the curb side, allows you to see your child more easily from the driver's seat and is very slightly less likely to be hit on that side in a side impact. There is also a small risk that a front seat-back could collapse in a severe rear-end crash, and the passenger seat is less likely to be occupied by a heavy adult who could crush a carseat in this situation. The front seat is generally not advised for children 12 and under, especially if an active airbag is present.
If you have more than one child, the safest arrangement may not be obvious. Usually, it is preferable to put the child with the most protection in the outboard location; rear-facing seats offer the most protection from side impacts. These types of questions are very appropriate for our forums.
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LATCH (also ISOFIX) is not necessarily safer than using seatbelts to install a carseat. It may make it easier to get a safe installation. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. Most newer vehicles and child seats have this system. For more information, see our comprehensive guide:
Car-Safety.Org LATCH and Tether Information
Q: What are Tethers? Can I use one with my car/carseat?
Tethers are straps that prevent the top of a carseat from moving forward in a crash. They may also increase overall stability. Many newer cars and carseats are compatible with tethers or can have them installed. Tethers allow newer carseats to meet stricter safety standards. See:
Car-Safety.Org LATCH and Tether Information
Q: Can I use my tether strap when the carseat is rear-facing?
Generally, NO, unless it is specifically mentioned in your manual. In the USA, older Safeline Sit-n-Stroll models, some Britax models, and Sunshine Kids models may use a tether when rear-facing. You can find some instructions for tethering the Britax models in the Britax Online Instructions. Some additional information on the use of the rear-facing Britax Versa-Tether can be found at this site.
Q: What is the safest position for my carseat?
The center of the rear seat is usually safest since it is farthest from a possible side impact, but only if your carseat fits well in that position. Any position in the rear seat is acceptable unless prohibited by the vehicle or child seat owner's manual. The seat behind the passenger may be slightly safer than the seat behind the driver, since it allows you to unload the child on the curb side, allows you to see your child more easily from the driver's seat and is very slightly less likely to be hit on that side in a side impact. There is also a small risk that a front seat-back could collapse in a severe rear-end crash, and the passenger seat is less likely to be occupied by a heavy adult who could crush a carseat in this situation. The front seat is generally not advised for children 12 and under, especially if an active airbag is present.
If you have more than one child, the safest arrangement may not be obvious. Usually, it is preferable to put the child with the most protection in the outboard location; rear-facing seats offer the most protection from side impacts. These types of questions are very appropriate for our forums.
(You can see more: 3 In 1 Car Seat, graco nautilus 3 in 1 car seat matrix, all in one car seat, graco nautilus 3 in 1 car seat, graco 3-in-1 car seat ... at https://3in1carseats.com/)
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