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Child Passenger Safety - LATCH
Child Passenger Safety
LATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

The Facts – 3 out of 4 car seats are not used correctly
Every year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in crashes, mainly because 3 out of every 4 children in child safety seats are not properly secured, or even worse, not restrained at all.

Confused About How to Use It Right?
In too many instances, parents are confused about how to correctly install their child’s seat, don’t know that every seat doesn’t fit in every car, or they don’t realize that their vehicle is equipped with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.

LATCH – Easier to get it right
NHTSA is here to help you. Nearly every car seat and most vehicles manufactured since September 1, 2002, are required to have the LATCH system. LATCH makes it easier to get the child seat in right – the first time and every time.

LATCH Instructional Videos
(click on the image for online viewing)
Rear-Facing
Car Seat

LATCH - Rear Facing Car Seat
(download video)
Rear-Facing
Convertible Seat

LATCH - Rear Facing Convertible Seat
(download video)
Forward-Facing
Convertible Seat

LATCH - Forward Facing Convertible Seat
(download video)
Forward-Facing
Car Seat
LATCH - Forward Facing Car Seat
(download video)

Take Action Today to Protect Your Child
We know that as a parent or caregiver, you will do everything in your power to protect your children. You’ll find here all the information you need to understand and use the LATCH system correctly and safeguard your child.

LATCH Information
English
Spanish
Installation Instructions
LATCH installation instructions

Instrucciones para la instalación

Definitions
LATCH Definitions
Definiciones
FAQs
LATCH FAQs
Preguntas y Respuestas
Poster
LATCH Poster
LATCH Poster en español
Simple Facts - Handout
LATCH simple facts
Datos básicos de LATCH
Billboard
LATCH outdoor billboard

 


 Press-Ready Posters
press-ready LATCH logo
press-ready LATCH logo in Spanish

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Secure, Safe, Sure (TV)
TV Spot - Secure, Safe, Sure
TV Spot - Secure, Safe, Sure (Spanish)
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TV Spot - Slow Motion
TV Spot - Slow Motion (Spanish)
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Radio Ad
Radio Ad
Radio Ad (60 secs)
Radio Ad
Radio Ad

 

 

 

 


 


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