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NHTSA has made a change in previous policy regarding replacing child safety seats involved in a crash. Below are links to help parents or caregivers understand the revision and the reasons behind it.
* NHTSA Position
 


* Why NHTSA revised its position
 


* Video
(transcript)


* Replacement Of Child Seats After A Collision
(PDF Format)


* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Status Report - Tough Strong Durable (PDF)
Vol. 35, No. 4, April 15, 2000