Whether you’re a new parent or a have been doing it for years, car seats are everchanging and although they are getting safer they are getting more complicated. However, making sure your car seat is properly installed and you are taking the proper precautions, like making sure your child is rear-facing and not turning them around to early are extremely important. And although many of us follow the car seat directions word for word, we can make minor mistakes that we don’t even know about, but they can have major consequences.

We know that every car seat is different and that’s why it is important to have your car manual and car seat instructions with you at all times, but this week we want to give you some helpful tips to keep in the back of your mind and look out for to make sure your little love bugs are safer than ever inside your Chevy! And if you think it’s time to upgrade your ride to a more family appropriate vehicle, browse our inventory and stop in today!

Car Seat Do Tips:

• Make sure the harness-retainer clip is level with your child’s armpits. If they are in the wrong place, the straps could end up sliding off.
• Take your car-seat to a local inspection site so a professional can ensure the installation is correct.
• Choose a car-seat with a five-point harness.
• If you have a forward-facing seat, place the harness straps on your child’s shoulders to ensure the most protection in the event of a collision.
• If your child has outgrown a car-seat, try using a high-back booster seat. Studies have shown these are safer than backless ones in the event of side-impact collisions.
• Tighten the harness straps so they are tight enough for you to only fit one finger underneath.
• Safety-belts should be tightened enough so the seat is only able to wiggle less than one inch from side to side.