Safety

The 'Safest Seat in the Car' Rule Has a Lot More Exceptions Than Anyone Told You

The rear center seat has been called the safest spot in the car for so long that most people treat it as settled fact. But modern crash research tells a more complicated story — one that depends on the vehicle, the type of crash, and what safety equipment is actually installed in that seat.

Jun 25, 2026

That Expiration Date Stamped on Your Child's Car Seat Is Real — And Most Parents Have Never Looked for It

Car seats come with printed expiration dates that most parents never know to check. The materials inside break down over time in ways you can't see, and buying a secondhand seat could carry risks nobody warned you about. Here's what the actual guidelines say — and why they exist.

Jun 25, 2026