Chances are, probably not, says Emily Thomas, associate director for auto safety at Consumer Reports. She is also a mom and has a Ph.D. in the biomechanics of pediatric injuries, such as car accident ...

Switching from a car seat to a booster seat is a major transition that hinges not just on the age of your child but also their weight, height, and maturity level. Booster seats are made for children ...

A new California law aims to keep more short children in booster seats for longer, imposing fines if they can’t properly wear their seat belt. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a watered-down ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A new California law aims to keep more short children in booster seats for longer, imposing fines if they can’t ...