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Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Recalled for Seat Belt
The problem is due to a faulty pretensioner, an important safety device that uses a controlled explosive charge to tighten the belt at the beginning of a crash to prevent injury. If the pretensioner deploys when it isn’t supposed to, the belt may lock into place and won’t protect occupants during a crash. In addition to a stuck seat belt,…
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Evenflo Car Seat Recall: 20 Models Missing Safety Registration Card
The recalled car seats are still safe to use for your little one, but it is important to register your car seat as soon as possible with the manufacturer so you don’t miss out on any safety updates. “Filling out the registration form for your car seat allows the manufacturer to easily contact you in the case of a recall,”…
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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Recalled for Seat Belt Issue
Vehicles recalled: Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs manufactured between Oct. 19, 2018, and July 11, 2020. The problem: Some seat belts may not be properly attached due to a manufacturing error, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. The fix: Ford and Lincoln dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace seat belt assemblies, free…
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How to Successfully Negotiate an Airplane Seat Swap
Around 863 million people flew U.S. airlines in 2023, and if you were one of them, you know that it feels like the experience keeps getting less and less enjoyable. From ever-shrinking personal space to ever-increasing fees, flying has become a crucible of suffering for anyone who can’t afford (or negotiate) an upgrade to first class. But the worst part…
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Do You Need a Car Seat or Stroller Travel Bag When You Fly?
It’s an extra thing to manage. “I didn’t want to wrestle with a travel bag, especially since I was traveling alone, and managing a lot,” says CR’s Angela Lashbrook. “I bought a seat for my child on every flight, so I used my car seat on the plane. Not getting a bag for the stroller was a bit of a…
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Best Stroller and Car Seat Combos
The Overall Score for each travel system in our ratings is based on the performance of the stroller in our dedicated stroller tests, the performance of the car seat in our dedicated car seat tests, and how easily the car seat and stroller attach to each other. For every stroller that we test, we assess safety, maneuverability, and (among other…
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How to Choose the Safest Car Seat for Your Child
We evaluate car seats by testing them on a seat cushion that better represents the dimensions and firmness of the seats in current vehicles rather than the flatter “test bench” equipment required by the government. We contract with an outside lab to conduct simulated 35-mph frontal crashes, evaluating a seat’s potential for providing an additional margin of safety beyond the…
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How to Avoid Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
Don’t use nonapproved covers and cushions. Do: Use only covers and cushions that have been approved by the car seat manufacturer for use with that seat. These items have been crash-tested with your seat to meet compliance standards. As a rule, don’t place additional padding between the seat and your child or between your child and the harness straps. The NHTSA study…
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Target Car Seat Trade-In Event
If you don’t already have it, download Target’s Circle app. Drop your donated car seat into the designated box at a Target store, and scan the redemption code on the box with the Target app. Your bonus shows up in the Wallet section of your Target app, and you have until Oct. 12, 2024, to use it. Here’s what you…
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Safe to Buy a Used Car Seat, Stroller, or Crib?
While all car seats must pass minimum federal safety standards, some may provide additional margins of crash protection, and some are easier to install than others. That’s crucial, considering a poorly installed car seat leaves a child vulnerable in a crash. “Those reasons, along with continuous ease-of-use and safety improvements, make a strong case for investing in a new, top-performing…
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