Video: Do You Make These Common Car-Seat Mistakes?

By Jennifer Newman
September 7, 2016

CARS.COM — With car-seat installation and use, it’s often the little things that lead to misuse. Maybe the car seat isn’t installed tightly enough, or the chest clip on an infant-safety seat or convertible seat is positioned too high or too low. As one of Cars.com’s certified car-seat technicians, I highlight some of these common mistakes in this week’s edition of “Driving Smart.”

Preview the segment now and be sure to catch it Saturday morning on TV. For local airtimes, check here.
Editor-in-Chief
Jennifer Newman

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience, including 15 years as an automotive journalist at Cars.com. Jennifer leads the Editorial team in its mission of helping car shoppers find the vehicle that best fits their life. A mom of two, she’s graduated from kids in car seats to teens behind the steering wheel. She’s also a certified car-seat technician with more than 12 years of experience, as well as member of the World Car Jury, Automotive Press Association and Midwest Automotive Media Association. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilnewman/ Instagram: @jennilnewman

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