It's the time of year to bundle up your kids if they'll let you, wrapping them in thick layers of wool, cotton and fleece to fight off the elements. But did you know it can be dangerous for young ...

Every parent wants to keep their kid safe and healthy, including in the car, which is why we contain them in car seats for the recommended number of years, no matter how much they fuss. Yet motor ...

Jen McLellan shared her family's experience on Facebook to help others. Jen McLellan wants something good to come from a recent car crash that seriously injured her husband and left their 9-year-old ...

CLEVELAND — A recent crash involving Consumer Reports' own car seat safety expert highlights an important question many parents face: when should you replace a child's car seat after an accident?

While all child car seats sold in the U.S. are required to meet federal safety standards, some perform better than others for ease of use, ease of installation, and ...

The new federal safety standards go into effect Dec. 5, 2026. 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 ...