Nissan Sentra Makes 2021 Honor Roll for Car Seat Fit

2021 Nissan Sentra makes Cars.com’s Car Seat Fit Report Card Honor Roll Photo: Nissan The Nissan Sentra has made the grade. After achieving high marks in the requisite subjects (evaluations), the 2021 Nissan Sentra has made Cars.com’s 2021 Car Seat Fit Report Card. A total of 51 vehicles designed with families in mind were evaluated…

10 Most Effective Ways to Remove Dog Hair from Car Seats

Unless you own a hairless dog or a car fit with leather seating, chances are you’ve had the same problem countless other pet owners have faced: how to remove that pesky fur from the seats and carpets of your vehicle. You’ve run the vacuum nozzle over the seats a hundred times but that hair seems permanently…

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How to Diagnose and Fix a Heated Car Seat

Heated seats are a great perk to have for chilly winter drives If you live in a region with chilly winters, heated car seats are a welcome perk to make drives more pleasant. But, like any car part, sometimes they need some repair. Follow these steps to diagnose and fix a heated car seat that…

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Baby Safety Month: How to Choose a Car Seat

Photo: Kampus Productions via Pexels If you have a child and you drive a car, you need to have a properly installed car seat. In fact, most hospitals won’t discharge you and your new baby unless you have one. As the main piece of equipment designed for your child’s safety on the road, a car…

When Should You Switch to a Convertible Car Seat?

Photo: Dan Harrelson via CC From the time you first find out you’re expecting a child, car seat safety is likely high on your list of priorities. All U.S. states and territories require child safety seats for infants and children up to a certain weight and height, but there’s no law stating which kind of…

Where Should I Install My Child’s Car Seat?

Photo: Kampus Productions via Pexels Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced pro, it’s important to learn all there is to learn about car seat installation before taking your child out in the car. Statistics show that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children. In 2018, 33 percent of children…

Eww! There's More Bacteria on Car Seats than Toilet Seats

Photo:Jessica Digiacomo You probably don’t think about the germs on car seats when you slide into your minivan and strap your kids into their child car seats in the back. Despite all the dropped food, diaper accidents, muddy soccer games, and sick kids assaulting your car’s interior, cleaning it out probably doesn’t cross your mind….

Choosing the Perfect Car Seat Cover

Photo: ReviewedByPhil When you purchase a car, you hope that it will serve you for a long time before you can resell it or buy another. This means you have to put in some work to ensure the quality of the parts of your vehicle remains top-notch throughout its life. Here, we look at how…

Find the Right Car Seat for Your Pup

Traveling with pets, whether it’s a short trip to the vet or a long road trip with the family, requires extra consideration. You might need to pack treats, water, a special toy, blanket, or medication, especially if your pup doesn’t love riding in the car. In addition to the essentials to keep your pup happy…

Car Seat Stages As Your Child Grows

Your child will need a different car seat style as they grow to keep them as safe as possible when traveling in the car Photo: Wiegand Family via CC If you’re about to be a parent or plan on being one at some point in the future, it’s good to know which car seats correspond…

Baby Safety Month: How to Properly Install a Car Seat

Photo: North Dakota Department of Transportation via Public Domain Your child’s car seat is one of the most important purchases you will make as a parent. Once you’ve chosen the right one for your vehicle and your child, the next step is to install it early enough before your baby is born so that you…

Car Seat Rules to Keep Your Kids Safer

National Transportation Safety Board via public domain Car seats are designed specifically to keep little ones safe while riding in a car. But used incorrectly, car seats can be much less safe than you think they are. The following rules will help you ensure your child is as safe as possible on the road. Safety…

Baby Safety Month: How Car Seat Safety Has Improved

Photo: Dan Harrelson via CC Car seats are vital when it comes to keeping your child safe in the car. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 608 child passengers age 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2019, and over 91,000 were injured that same year. A whopping 38…