Learning from Britney's Car Seat Woes

Britney Spears made news reports recently when she was spotted driving down a California highway with her baby in her lap. Sadly, car seat mistakes are common, and are not limited to paparazzi-ridden celebrities. Child passenger safety groups report that 80 percent or more of the car seats in use in this country are being misused in at least one way. Ms. Spears is not alone in her car seat mistake. Car seat laws and recommendations can be difficult to understand, and so can the many different styles of car seats available today. If you have a baby, or even a child up to age 8, there's always something new to learn about car seat safety. Take a minute to browse some of these car seat safety resources, whether you're likely to be caught on film or not, and ensure that your baby is safe in the car next time you all buckle up for a drive.

• California Car Seat Laws
• Finding the Best Car Seat for Your Baby
• Top Picks: Convertible Car Seats and Belt-Positioning Boosters
• Car Seat Safety Issues: Winter Coats, Overhead Shield Seats and Maximum Harness Weights
• Car Seat Use Quiz
• Extended Rear-Facing Benefits - Beyond One Year and 20 Pounds
• Booster Seat Guidelines