Keeping children safe in a motor vehicle is probably one of the most important things while driving. Shopping for a car seat is quite a task since there are so many options in the market and so many ...

Car seats are essential to keeping children safe when they are riding in a vehicle. When they are first brought home from the hospital, they need to be in a car seat suited to their height and weight.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Stansbury is a San Diego-based travel and parenting writer. Car seats have evolved dramatically since 1985, the year car ...