Car seats Coverage

Most new car booster seats earn highest IIHS rating

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested 54 booster seats. Overall these seats tested really well, with 47 getting the highest rating of "BEST BET."

New ratings released: Here are the safest car booster seats for children

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested 54 booster seats.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side: Dangers of winter coats in car seats

We bundle up our children to help them brave the elements, but a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous combination.

Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

5 On Your Side: Top-tested car seats

Consumer Reports uses state-of-the-art science and testing to rate and recommend the safest seats for any budget.

Consumer Reports shares the best infant car seats on any budget

New parents face a slew of purchases as they welcome a new baby, but perhaps none are as important as an infant car seat.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Car seats recalled after testing shows base can fail in a crash

5 On Your Side has a warning to parents about car seats that could fail in a crash. Testing found that the buckles anchoring the base to the seat in a crash can detach.

Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

Load legs give child car seats an added safety feature

In the case of load legs--a clever feature originally from Europe that gives car seats extra support by extending a "leg" from the car seat base to the car floor.

New car seat feature could be gamechanger for preventing injuries

Car seat technology has improved dramatically since car seats were first introduced decades ago. And Consumer Reports says its tests show that one safety innovation could significantly cut the risk of head injuries.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

8 tips for car seat safety at every age and size

Make sure you avoid common pitfalls by following this advice from Chris Morris, UNC Health child passenger safety technician. Morris estimates he's installed between 150,000 and 200,000 car seats since 1983.

UNC Health Talk

Target: 20% off Starbucks Espresso & Frappuccino drinks with Target Circle offer

Target has a new Target Circle offer for 20% off Starbucks Espresso & Frappuccino drinks valid through April 26!

Triangle Town Center to host car seat inspections

More than half of car seats aren't installed correctly, and that can put kids in danger on a daily basis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 59% of car seats aren't in place properly.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Target: 40% off select Home products through April 13

Target is having a 40% off sale on select Home products through April 13 including rugs, Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, robot vacuums, quilts, comforters, mixing bowl sets, tables, headboards, kitchen and bath towels, pillows and more!

Is your child's car seat installed correctly? Find out with these virtual activities during Child Passenger Safety Week

Studies show that child safety seats that are installed and used correctly can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%. But nearly 60% of car seats aren't being used properly.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Target: $10 off $40 worth of clothes and shoes for baby, toddler & kids

Target is offering a deal for $10 off a $40 online purchase of clothes and shoes for babies, toddlers & kids!

Target Baby Sale and Car Seat Trade-In Event with 20% off coupon

Target is having a huge sale on baby products plus the popular car seat trade-in event is back through September 26! You'll find great buys on strollers, car seats, baby gear, travel accessories and more!

Don't use harsh chemicals on car seats

The disinfecting frenzy developed during the coronavirus pandemic should continue. But be careful what's used to clean certain things, including child car seats.

Don't clean child car seats with harsh chemicals

The disinfecting frenzy developed during the coronavirus pandemic should continue. But be careful what's used to clean certain things, including child car seats.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Graco car seats and strollers on sale up to $100 off at Target

Graco car seats and strollers are on sale up to $100 off at Target right now! You'll find some great buys on convertible car seats, booster seats, travel systems, joggers and more including the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat for only $199.99 (reg. $299.99)!

Concerns arise about children with puffy coats in car seats

WRAL's Monica Laliberte reports children wearing the popular puffy coats are becoming harder to buckle into their child seats. There is a fix for that.

Bulky Halloween costumes can compromise safety of car seats

Much like a winter coat, a bulky or puffy costume might cause your child's car seat harness to fit incorrectly, which means it might not offer optimal protection in a crash.

Walmart car seat trade-in event ended Sept. 21 (9 days early)

Update: The Walmart car seat trade-in event ended Sept. 21 (9 days early) because of overwhelming participation. They were giving away a $30 Walmart gift card when you trade in an old seat seat.

Walmart no longer recycling car seats after massive success

Walmart said it has received so many car seats that are to be recycled that it is no longer offering the program.

You can trade in your old car seat at Walmart for a $30 gift card this month

September is National Baby Safety Month, and Walmart is using the opportunity to collect old car seats.

Car seat safety: Tips to keep your baby safe

Statistics show 3 out of 4 car seats are not even used correctly. Sarah Tilton, a child passenger safety advocate, shares some advice for parents picking out a car seat.

Walmart holding car seat buyback program

Walmart is getting ready for what it calls the "nation's largest" car seat recycling effort next month.