Part of a detachable base or car seat that can be raised or lowered to allow a rear-facing car seat to be installed at the correct recline angle.

As the name implies, there are no federal standards for these products. Some examples are infant head positioning pads, shoulder belt positioning pads and shoulder belt positioning devices. Only acces [..]

The mechanism of the vehicle seat belt or car seat that is used to fasten the seat belt or harness straps. The latchplate fits (clicks) into the buckle.

Car beds are designed for babies who must travel laying down. The use of a car bed should be reserved for babies who demonstrate a medical necessity.

A regulated product that enables a child who is too small and/or immature safely to use the adult seat belt system in a moving vehicle. There are three main styles: rear-facing, forward-facing and boo [..]

A clasp that holds the shoulder straps together over the child’s chest at armpit level.

Children whose physical or behavioral conditions require a specially designed car seat because a regular car seat does not meet the child’s needs.

A detachable base for a child restraint system is installed and remains in the vehicle. It is generally used with rear-facing only seats but may be available on other car seats. The car seat carrier p [..]

These are the government standards that direct manufacturers as they make and test car seats. All car seats (with a harness) and booster seats (using the adult seat belt to secure the child) must perf [..]

Straps that keep the child in the car seat in case of a crash. A 5-point harness that secures the child at both shoulders, both hips and buckles at the crotch is preferred.