Last week, I switched Jake's car seat from rear-facing to forward-facing with some trepidation and excitement. (He's getting older and bigger so quickly!)
I read the instructions several times and checked the buckles and attachments to make sure the car seat was properly installed. But I still worry.
It appears that some of my concerns may be warranted. A recent Washington Post article discusses the concerns over the inadequacy of crash test dummies for child safety seats:
I did a lot of research before purchasing an infant car set and a convertible one for my 15-month-old. Mostly, I examined Consumer Reports studies and read comments from other moms and parents on blogs and web sites.
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration official tells the reporter that car seat manufacturers "self-certify" that their seats meet existing safety standards.
Are you concerned about child safety seats?
