Safety Seat Squad

02/14/2026

Happy valentine's day!

Hi everybody it's me, Safetypup®! Here is a special Valentine's message from me to you so you can be a safe rider!
"Wear a seat belt, buckle up!
That's the rule from Safetypup®."

02/08/2026

New CARFAXinc data shows nearly 1 million vehicles on U.S. roads have open recalls for defective LATCH connectors, potentially putting millions of children at risk.

LATCH is the child seat anchoring system required in most vehicles since 2003. Defects such as faulty welds, misaligned anchors or problematic coatings can prevent car seats from being installed correctly or staying secure.

CARFAX findings show these recalls affect hundreds of thousands of vehicles across many makes and model years, making recall checks especially important for families.

To see if your vehicle has an open safety recall and find out where you can get a repair, free of charge, go to: https://www.checktoprotect.org/

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02/08/2026

We are pleased to announce car seat checks will be available by appointment until April, with a comprehensive event planned for May/June.

Your participation is encouraged; please ask questions and share experiences to help us tailor our content to your interests.

01/26/2026

Can you spot the mistake?

Certified technician observations show that while many individual installation components are correct, overall only ~12 % of car seats were installed and used 100 % correctly in a national sample.

We are here to help! Message or email us for a FREE Carseat check! Ask questions!

01/22/2026

Once children outgrow the five-point harness in their forward-facing car seats, booster seats lift them so the adult seat belt fits properly. The ability to safely ride without a booster seat will depend on size/height of the child and fit of the seat belt, NOT the child’s age.

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01/19/2026

01/17/2026

Welcoming a baby in 2026? 🤰

The question isn't IF you should wear a seat belt, but HOW. 🤰⤵️

01/12/2026

Register your carseats! Visit the manufacturer website or fill out AND send in the white card.

This recalls is from Evenflo on certain models of its All4One car seats. The recalled car seats were manufactured between January 2022 and June 2024. The recalled car seats were sold nationwide and in Canada.

The recalled car seats were sold nationwide in the United States and Canada.

01/07/2026

There are many milestones in a child’s life - some are wonderful, some just happen, and some shouldn’t be rushed. There are many types of car seats, but just four stages keep children safe in a vehicle from birth until they fit in the adult seatbelt:

💛 Rear facing - Provides the best protection for a young child's spine. Rear face for a minimum of 2 years, ideally until the seat is outgrown.

💛 Forward Facing - When a child has outgrown their rear facing convertible seat and is at least 2 years old, move to a forward facing 5 point harness.

💛 Booster - When a child has outgrown their harnessed seat, is at least 5 years old, and is mature enough to sit properly, move to a belt positioning booster.

💛 Adult Seat Belt - When a child is at least 10 years old and can pass the 5 step test, move to the seat belt alone.

01/02/2026

The start of a new year is the perfect time to double-check your car seats and booster seats. Little ones grow fast, so take a moment to check some critical safety points. A growing child's height or weight may require adjusting the harness height, changing the installation method or switching to a new mode of use or a new car seat. Check your manual for guidance and peace of mind on the road!

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12/26/2025

From all of at NSC, we wish you a safe and happy holiday.