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Have you seen the news about updated car seat stan Have you seen the news about updated car seat standards in the US? Don’t panic! We are here to reassure you that your current car seats are still safe to use. 

Here’s the TLDR:
* There is no need to replace your current car seat. Any unexpired car seat that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and is used/installed correctly is EXTREMELY protective in a crash.
* Car seat manufacturers have been testing beyond federal requirements for a long time! The current updates to the standards have been in the works for a decade, so manufacturers have had a lot of time to plan for these new standards.
* Side impact protection in car seats is not new - In fact, many car seats already have side impact protection. What *is* new is that the side impact protection requirements will now be standardized across manufacturers.
*Want to improve your child’s safety in their car seat? You don’t need to buy a new car seat! Instead, schedule a car seat check with a local CPST. Over 60% of car seats in the US are being misused. Make sure yours is installed and used correctly so it can protect them in a crash. You can find a local CPST on cert.safekids.org “Find A Tech”.

Car seat safety can feel overwhelming, but these updated standards are not cause for alarm. Industry standards evolve, but that doesn’t make your current car seat unsafe.
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