Car Seat Safety: What New Parents Actually Need

A pediatrician breaks down the critical gap between buying the right car seat and using it correctly. From the biomechanics of why rear-facing is dramatically safer to the specific failure modes that compromise protection — loose installation, twisted straps, winter coats, secondhand seats — this episode covers the practical checklist every new parent needs. Learn why i-Size certification matters, how Isofix with a load leg works, and why the legal minimum for rear-facing is just the floor, not the ceiling.