I've done a little research on this. My Advice; READ YOUR CAR MANUAL!!! If it says you only have LATCH for the two outer seats, that's all you have. You can not use the inner most LATCH hooks for the middle. According to a posting I found here's why; "My SUV only has the LATCH system on the side seats and not the middle seat. I spoke to the car safety officier for the police department ... he told me not to use the LATCH in the middle position (by using the side seats LATCH system) since my SUV is not equipped with it is because the LATCH is connected to the car frame and if we were in an accident and the frame of the car bent it could tear his seat in pieces. I was not aware that the LATCH was connected to the frame" From: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VTXRFKRIM6XK If you can get a secure fit using the seat beat in the middle, this is the safest place. If not, use the LATCH on the passenger side.
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There are many safety features one would want on an infant car seat. Examples of safety features one would want on an infant car seat includes a high-tech safety belt and a safety harness.
One can find more information about car seat safety from the following sources: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Car Seat Lady.
The top 3 safest car seats would have to be the Safety 1st summer booster car seat, Evenflow Embrace LX, and the Graco snugride 22. These are the top rated in car safety for children, and also conveniently priced under $100. They all come equipped with a "Stay in car" safety latch, and are made comfertable for long trips with their head cushion. The Safety 1st brand would be my pick for all of the extra qualities such as adjustable straps (5 settings), cupholder, and easy to install.
A child safety seat, sometimes called an infant safety seat, child restraint system, child seat, baby seat, car seat, or a booster seat, is a seat designed specifically to protect children from injury or death during vehicle collisions.
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I have a 2001 Honda Accord. Yes, it does have the LATCH system. Great car. -- Well, I just tried to install a car seat in a 2001 Honda Accord half an hour ago and there is NO LATCH system. And this is a family car!! How utterly puzzling.
You have to get retrofitted Latch kit. Call your local dealership or manufacturer and ask for the Latch kit.
The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the IIHS both offer car seat information that can include ratings, safety specifications, and other information.