Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Even a perfectly installed car seat can’t fully protect your child if the harness isn’t fitted correctly. In this video, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor (CPSTI) Haley Jacoby explains the three essential car seat harness checks every parent should perform before every ride.
You’ll learn:
• Proper chest clip placement (armpit level)
• Correct rear-facing harness strap height
• How to perform the car seat pinch test
• How tight your child’s car seat harness should be
• Common car seat harness mistakes parents make
• Why you should re-tighten the harness every time your child gets back into the seat
• Why following your car seat manual is critical for safe installation and use
These simple safety checks only take a few seconds but can make a significant difference in helping your child’s car seat perform as designed during a crash.
If you’re unsure whether your child’s car seat harness fits correctly, this step-by-step guide will help you confidently check the fit before every trip.
Remember: Always follow your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions and your vehicle owner’s manual.
#CarSeatSafety #CarSeatHarness #ChildPassengerSafety #RearFacing #CarSeatTips #CPST #ParentingTips #BabySafety #CarSeatInstallation #SafeTravel
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Even a perfectly installed car seat can’t fully protect your child if the harness isn’t fitted correctly. In this video, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor (CPSTI) Haley Jacoby explains the three essential car seat harness checks every parent should perform before every ride.
You’ll learn:
• Proper chest clip placement (armpit level)
• Correct rear-facing harness strap height
• How to perform the car seat pinch test
• How tight your child’s car seat harness should be
• Common car seat harness mistakes parents make
• Why you should re-tighten the harness every time your child gets back into the seat
• Why following your car seat manual is critical for safe installation and use
These simple safety checks only take a few seconds but can make a significant difference in helping your child’s car seat perform as designed during a crash.
If you’re unsure whether your child’s car seat harness fits correctly, this step-by-step guide will help you confidently check the fit before every trip.
Remember: Always follow your specific car seat manufacturer’s instructions and your vehicle owner’s manual.
#CarSeatSafety #CarSeatHarness #ChildPassengerSafety #RearFacing #CarSeatTips #CPST #ParentingTips #BabySafety #CarSeatInstallation #SafeTravel
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Create your baby registry and get our free Hello Baby Box: bit.ly/babylist-registry
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.
