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A child should ride in a car seat from birth until she grows into adult seat belts, typically between the ages of 8 and 12.

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Car seats Buying Guide

Not sure which seat to use and when? Our car seat buying guide will help you find the best car seat for your child and when to make important transitions, as well as tips to help navigate your way around car seat features and installation. Our testing covers how easy seats are to use, how well they fit into challenging vehicles, and how they perform for crash protection in our own specialized testing that challenges seats beyond the federal safety standard.

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