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Thousands of Safety 1st Car Seats Recalled for Choking Hazard
Nearly 180,000 Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint car seats are being recalled because of a choking hazard. The foam headrest can become unsecured.
Thousands of Chicco MyFit Car Seats Are Being Recalled for a Safety Issue
Two models of the Chicco MyFit Zip Air Harness + Booster Car Seat have been recalled for a safety issue. No injuries have been reported.
Should You Replace Your Car Seat After a Crash?
Even if a car seat after a crash seems undamaged, hidden issues could affect safety, says a CR expert.
Load Legs Give Child Car Seats Improved Safety in a Crash
The load leg safety feature on infant car seats is proved to aid crash protection, reducing head injury, according to Consumer Reports' tests.
5 Best All-in-One Car Seats of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
Consumer Reports' latest tests highlight the best all-in-one car seats suitable for children from birth to booster-seat age.
How to Know If Your Child's Car Seat Meets Federal Safety Standards
With a rising number of non-compliant car seats available for purchase online, Consumer Reports explains how to know if your child car seat meets federal safety standards.
What's a 5-Point Harness, and Why Does It Matter for Your Baby’s Car Seat or Stroller?
The five-point harness on your baby's stroller, car seat, or high chair is a critical safety feature. Here's what to look for, according to CR's safety experts.
Newer Cars From Several Automakers Are Recalled to Improve Child Car Seat Safety
Consumer Reports shares details of the recall of several new cars to improve child car seat safety. A quick, free fix is needed for newer vehicles from Audi, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Volkswagen to ensure a safe car seat installation.
Talking Cars 427: Car Seats and Child Passenger Safety
Episode 427 of the “Talking Cars With Consumer Reports” video podcast takes you behind the scenes of CR's car seat crash testing and gives advice for transporting your new baby.
What the New Child Car Seat Regulations Mean for Parents
Federal regulations for car seats now include a side-impact testing standard. Learn more about what this change means for your child's car seat.
Best Infant Car Seats of 2025, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
The best infant car seats based on CR’s latest tests. The top-rated infant car seats are easy to install and safe, and typically include a load leg.
Safety 1st and Maxi-Cosi Child Car Seats Recalled to Fix Safety Issue
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Safety 1st onBoard 35 Secure Tech, Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max, Maxi-Cosi Mico XP, Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+, and Maxi-Cosi Infant Base child seats. Consumer Reports has info on how to get a free replacement base.
12 Cool Baby Products From the 2025 ABC Kids Expo
Read about new strollers from Maxi-Cosi, glass baby bottles from Chicco, nursing pillows from Boppy, and more cool baby gear we saw at the 2025 ABC Expo.
Best Car Seats Under $250
These are the best car seats under $250 from CR's ratings. You don’t have to pay top dollar to get a safe, high-quality car seat.
20 Models of Evenflo Car Seats Have Been Recalled to Fix a Registration Card Issue
Twenty models of Evenflo car seats have been recalled to fix a safety registration issue, but the seats are still safe to use.
When Should You Switch Car Seats?
Here’s when and how to safely transition from an infant car seat to a convertible or all-in-one car seat, and then to a belt-positioning booster seat.
These Two Infant Car Seats Performed Poorly in CR's Crash Tests
New infant car seats from Diono and Peg Perego demonstrated structural issues in recent comparative tests by Consumer Reports.
Squishy Fidget Toys Can Be a Sticky Mess—or Worse
This holiday season, consider alternatives to stress ball fidget toys for your stocking stuffers.
Target's Car Seat Trade-In Event Is Back. Here's How to Make the Most of It.
Target's car seat trade-in event runs Sept. 21 to Oct. 4, 2025. You can save 20 percent on a new car seat, stroller, travel crib, and high chair, too.
Best Deals on Car Seats, Bassinets, and More Baby Products
Consumer Reports brings you the best discounts on the best-quality products for babies, from car seats and strollers to baby monitors and bottle sterilizers.
