New car seat regulations go into effect Starting June 30, 2025, all car seats sold in the U.S. must meet new federal safety standards aimed at improving protection during side-impact collisions.

Under the new law, infants up to two years old must be secured in a rear-facing car seat. This is mandatory unless the airbag is deactivated, allowing them to ride in the front seat. For children ...

Shopping for a new seat? You can check the packaging or the company’s website to see if it has been tested with the new side-impact standard. The Clek Liing is Consumer Reports’ 2025 top pick ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- New car seat regulations are going into effect on June 30th, designed to make your child's ride even safer. Any car seat manufactured after that date must meet the updated ...

Parents purchasing a new car seat in the next year will want to be aware of an important safety update: Starting Dec. 5, 2026, all car seats sold in the U.S. must meet new federal safety standards ...