It’s good to see this Officer knows to put the seat behind the driver side! NOT in the center of the rear seat! It’s why clip in models on all vehicles only have the attachments on the driver side or passenger side! The only time a child seat is put in the center is with specific child seats and specific model Vans and SUV’s with a specific type of side impact airbags!
There is a need for manufacturers to provide good videos of front facing installations. They are more difficult, and manufacturers don’t want to show those. Manufacturers also need to sell front facing setups. Do they really think everyone buys car seats for infants?
Thank you for your question. The center position does have benefits of being center of the vehicle with greater distance from an impact. Not all vehicles will allow a child restraint (car seat) in the center position. This is because of seat configuration. Some care providers prefer side position for access to the child. LATCH systems are usually on a side position and are not always in the center position. Remember to check the owner’s manual for both the vehicle and car seat. ~ MK
Jack, to schedule a car seat installation or checkup, call Stillwater Fire Department headquarters at 405.372.0516 to request assistance. If you are not in the Stillwater (Oklahoma) area, we recommend contacting your local fire department, police department, health department or hospital to see if they offer car seat checkups or have a car seat technician. There is also information at safekids.org that might be helpful. ~ MK
The safest is rear facing and should be used for as long as possible. Often parents don't know about it as they were growing in times when even any car seats were rare thing
Usually a small button/lever under the cloth on the front center (where their feet are) of child safety seat. Push button to give slack to straps. Let go of button, pull the rope below the button downward to tighten straps, leaving only enough room to be able to slide your hand flat side through the chestplate area. This makes sure they have breathing room, but not allowing any loose wriggle room. *regardless, read your safety seat manual, as well are car manual to be safe always. Since they can vary.
