Car Seat Safety: How to Choose, Install, and Use the Right Seat

Car seat safety may not be the first topic on the minds of new and expecting parents, but it's a really important one to get right.

Learn from a Child Passenger Safety Technician about a way to choose a seat, check the installation and harness, avoid common mistakes, and know when to ask for hands-on help.

Nile Nash is a certified nurse midwife and Child Passenger Safety Technician. She explains how to match a seat to your child, vehicle, and family, then use both the child-restraint manual and vehicle manual to make the safest practical choice for your exact setup.

Full show notes Fourth Trimester

Connect with Nile Nash Mama Lion | Natural Resources Car Seat Basics class

Resources mentioned Safe Kids: Find a Tech | NHTSA Car Seats and Booster Seats | NHTSA Right Seat and Inspection Finder | NHTSA Car Seat Use After a Crash | AAP Car Safety Seats Guide

Learn more Fourth Trimester Newsletter

Resources FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews Collection

Partner Deals Discount Codes | Natural Resources | Prenatal & Postnatal Vitamins | Every Mother | Affiliate Disclosures

Connect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram

Follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with a parent or caregiver who wants a more confident car-seat routine. Thank you!