Should infant car seat go behind passenger or driver?

Install in the Backseat The car seat should always be installed in the back seat. That is the safest spot for your baby. If you can, put the car seat in the center seat. If not, it is fine behind either the driver or passenger side.

Should infant car seat go in middle or side?

1) Rear Middle: The Safest Spot! The safest place for your car seat is the rear middle seat due to its maximum distance from passenger-side air bags and any potential impact.

Where is the safest place to put a car seat in the backseat?

A study published in Pediatrics, showed for children newborn to 3 years old and all installs being equal, sitting in the center rear seat is 43% safer than sitting on the side in the back. The rear center position will be the furthest from any impact in any type of crash.

Is it better to use seat belt or LATCH?

LATCH: Which Is Safer? The safest installation method is the one that offers the most secure installation (the seat moves as little as possible, always less than one inch in any direction). If you want to install the car seat in a rear center position, that usually requires using the seat belt.

Can a car seat go in the middle?

If you’re placing only one car seat in the back seat, install it in the center of the seat — if a good fit is possible. Placing the car seat in the center minimizes the risk of injury during a crash.

Which seat should carseat be installed?

Move your baby to a safe sleep location once you’re done driving. Children under 13 should sit in the back seat. Never place a rear-facing car seat in the front passenger seat, since the airbag could injure your baby.

When should I install my infant car seat?

Anytime between 35-37 weeks is a good time to install your infant (or convertible) seat in preparation for the big day. If you go into labor before 35 weeks, your baby will probably spend some time in the NICU, so you’ll have plenty of time to figure it out in the meantime.

Is the middle seat the safest for a car seat?

Simply stated, the middle seat is the furthest from impact during a collision, as well as the furthest away from air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that all children under the age of 13 ride in the back seat, ideally in the center.