Keeping your little one safe when traveling inside of an automobile is dependent upon the proper installation of the car seat. Parents may choose to use the seat belts or the LATCH system for installation, but of the choices, which provides the greatest safety to baby? If you want to know the answer, read this article to learn.

Key Takeaways:

• Before the LATCH Restraint System became a requirement on car seats and in vehicles in 2002, every car seat was installed with a seat belt.
• LATCH was introduced to make installs easier. It’s newer than seat belts, so parents often ask: Is LATCH safer than seat belts?
• Both seat belt and LATCH installs are safe and crash-tested. The best install is the one that works best for your seat, your car, and your child.

“Before the LATCH Restraint System became a requirement on car seats and in vehicles in 2002, every car seat was installed with a seat belt.”

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