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Car Seats Series #4 : Installation

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You’re done selecting the right car seat for you, now it’s time for installing your car seat.

You’ve heard that 59 to 96% of parents get it wrong (depending on the study quoted and age of child) and you want to do it properly so your child is as safe as possible.

This is the confusing part as different car seats have various restrictions and recommendations to install that particular car seat.

Plus the car typically has a couple of methods available for installing your car seat. No matter what method you use or recommendations you follow, it all starts with where.

Location, location, location

We have a longer article about where to put the car seat so this is just the basics.

First choice, front seat or back seat?

Obviously, car seats should be installed in the back seat.

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