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Statistics show that four out of five child safety seats are used incorrectly. Therefore, the “best” child safety seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and will be used correctly on every trip. Selecting the appropriate seat along with using and installing it properly can save your child's life. The information below is designed to:
- Educate you about the various types of child safety restraints available.
- List all new child safety seats with five-star 2008 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). All seats rated meet NHTSA crash and safety standards.
- Provide recommendations for the correct use of each type of safety seat and which is appropriate for your child.
- Allow you to click for a complete evaluation of each model.
Child restraint laws vary by state but the following guidelines should keep your child safe and you on the right side of the law. Use a rear-facing child seat for children from birth to 20 pounds and one year of age. Use a forward-facing child seat for children who are 20-40 pounds and between one and five years of age. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children weighing 40-80 pounds, are up to eight years old and at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. Use the vehicle's standard lap and shoulder belt for a child who has outgrown a booster seat and can sit with his back straight against the vehicle's seatback cushion, with knees bent over the seat edge, without slouching and with feet on the floor (over 4 foot 9 inches tall and 80 pounds). For a full breakdown of individual state requirements, visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's website.
After purchasing a new child safety seat fill out and return the registration card. This is the only way a manufacturer can notify you in case of a recall. To determine if your child safety seat has been recalled visit the NHTSA website. To report a possible defect with your child safety seat or with your vehicle, you can report it online or call the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-DASH2DOT (1-888-327-4236).
AA02403FOF
April 28, 2006
3-pt
up to 9 lbs
up to 20"
B510
July 4, 2006
High Back
30-100 lbs
38"-57"
Eddie Bauer Auto Booster (Highback)
22-888-SDU
August 2, 2007
High Back/No Back
30-100 lbs
34"-57"
Eddie Bauer Auto Booster (No Back)
22-828-SON
Jun 27, 2007
No Back
40-100 lbs
43"-52"
Eddie Bauer Comfort Highback (B)
22-868-LRS
Feb 7, 2007
High Back
40-100 lbs
43"-52"
3371751
October 22, 2006
High Back/No Back
30-100 lbs
up to 57"
3261692
December 11, 2006
5-pt
30-100 lbs
37"-54"
3131737
December 1, 2006
High Back
30-100 lbs
up to 57"
3981754
January 15, 2007
5-pt
5-22 lbs
19"-29"
3181198
Dec 19, 2007
High Back
30-100 lbs
up to 54"
2692198
November 15, 2007
High Back
30-100 lbs
34"-57"
8G00SRM
July 20, 2007
High Back
30-100 lbs
38"-57"
8674BUZ
August 13, 2004
High Back
30-100 lbs
38"-57"
INDY4543
April 1, 2006
High Back
30-80 lbs
up to 57"