Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Before every drive, there are three simple car seat safety checks that can make a big difference in keeping your child properly secured. In this video, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor (CPST-I) Haley Jacoby explains the three most common car seat harness mistakes parents make and shows you exactly how to fix them.
You’ll learn:
• Proper chest clip placement (armpit level)
• Correct rear-facing harness strap height
• How to perform the pinch test for proper harness tightness
• Why you should adjust the harness every single ride
• Common car seat safety mistakes parents should avoid
• Why following your car seat manual is essential
Even if your car seat is installed correctly, an improperly fitted harness can reduce its effectiveness in a crash. These quick safety checks take only seconds and can help ensure your child is riding as safely as possible every time you hit the road.
If you found this video helpful, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with other parents and caregivers who want to keep their children safe.
#CarSeatSafety #CarSeat #ChildPassengerSafety #RearFacing #ParentingTips #BabySafety #ToddlerSafety #CPST #CarSeatHarness #SafeKids
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Before every drive, there are three simple car seat safety checks that can make a big difference in keeping your child properly secured. In this video, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor (CPST-I) Haley Jacoby explains the three most common car seat harness mistakes parents make and shows you exactly how to fix them.
You’ll learn:
• Proper chest clip placement (armpit level)
• Correct rear-facing harness strap height
• How to perform the pinch test for proper harness tightness
• Why you should adjust the harness every single ride
• Common car seat safety mistakes parents should avoid
• Why following your car seat manual is essential
Even if your car seat is installed correctly, an improperly fitted harness can reduce its effectiveness in a crash. These quick safety checks take only seconds and can help ensure your child is riding as safely as possible every time you hit the road.
If you found this video helpful, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with other parents and caregivers who want to keep their children safe.
#CarSeatSafety #CarSeat #ChildPassengerSafety #RearFacing #ParentingTips #BabySafety #ToddlerSafety #CPST #CarSeatHarness #SafeKids
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Discover more stroller reviews and comparisons: babylist.com/hello-baby/gear
Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Babylist-Videos?sub_confirmation=1
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Babies are too tiny to use social media, but we aren't!
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@babylist
Facebook: facebook.com/babylist
Twitter: twitter.com/babylist
Pinterest: pinterest.com/babylist
**This information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not accept any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, from any information or advice contained here.
