Did anyone see the report on carseats yesterday or today?

Question

Can you please tell me which ones were the bad ones and which were the good and why? I missed the report and no one seems to remember the details that I need.

My daughter is 20 pounds and in a carseat that is restricted to 22 pounds and under and we are about to have to get her a new one, so I want to be able to make an informed decision as to which one to get. She is currently using a Graco reverse riding (rear-facing) infant seat.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

This was just emailed to me! THe list is here

Consumer Reports is known for taking safety to the next level, and in its most recent round of testing rear-facing, infant car seats, it went beyond the current federal safety standards for seat performance in a collision. The government tests seats in front crashes of 30 mph, but Consumer Reports simulated front impacts of 35 mph and side impacts of 38 mph (the same standards used for car safety testing). The results in this more stringent environment were dramatic, with 10 of the 12 seats either twisting too far or coming out of their bases.

Consumer Reports' testing also showed serious failings in seats secured by the LATCH system. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) itself calls the LATCH system confusing and Consumer Reports notes that the NHTSA is planning a public hearing on the system later this year.

Here's how the seats fared in Consumer Reports' tests:

The Good
Baby Trend Flex-Loc Adjustable Back
Graco Snugride with EPS

The Bad
Chicco KeyFit
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP
Compass I410
Evenflo Embrace
Britax Companion
Graco SafeSeat
Safety 1st Designer
Combi Centre ST
Evenflo Discovery
Eddie Bauer Comfort

What you can do:

Read the full Consumer Reports safety alert.

Tell us what you think of this news: Take our poll.

Visit our car seat safety bulletin board to talk to other parents about this issue.

Find a child safety seat inspection station near you to make sure your seat is fastened as securely as possible.

Check our infant car seat safety article over the coming days for updates on this issue as more information becomes available.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am posting an email I received from babycenter.com. Also check out consumer reports website.
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Forwarded Message:
Subj: 10 car seats fail new crash tests
Date: 1/5/2007 3:55:31 AM Central Standard Time
From: [e-mail]
Reply-to: [e-mail]

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10 car seats fail new crash tests


Consumer Reports is known for taking safety to the next level, and in its most recent round of testing rear-facing, infant car seats, it went beyond the current federal safety standards for seat performance in a collision. The government tests seats in front crashes of 30 mph, but Consumer Reports simulated front impacts of 35 mph and side impacts of 38 mph (the same standards used for car safety testing). The results in this more stringent environment were dramatic, with 10 of the 12 seats either twisting too far or coming out of their bases.

Consumer Reports' testing also showed serious failings in seats secured by the LATCH system. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) itself calls the LATCH system confusing and Consumer Reports notes that the NHTSA is planning a public hearing on the system later this year.

Here's how the seats fared in Consumer Reports' tests:

The Good
Baby Trend Flex-Loc Adjustable Back
Graco Snugride with EPS

The Bad
Chicco KeyFit
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP
Compass I410
Evenflo Embrace
Britax Companion
Graco SafeSeat
Safety 1st Designer
Combi Centre ST
Evenflo Discovery
Eddie Bauer Comfort

What you can do:


Read the full Consumer Reports safety alert.


Tell us what you think of this news: Take our poll.


Visit our car seat safety bulletin board to talk to other parents about this issue.


Find a child safety seat inspection station near you to make sure your seat is fastened as securely as possible.


Check our infant car seat safety article over the coming days for updates on this issue as more information becomes available.

Answer 4

The report was on the Today show this morning. They have the information on their web site. It is also supposed to be on consumer reports. From what I gathered on the report one of the biggest issues is not only the car seat, but making sure the car seat is installed properly.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

There was a report on the TODAY show (NBC), this morning. If you go to their website there will be a link. The link will show their report and then link you to the recalls and all the facts. Good luck!

Answer 7

it is coming on the early show on CBS in the next few mins if you want to check it out and they always have the information on there web sight.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/infant_seats

here is the story off of Yahoo's news page..

Answer 8

Here is the news story link

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=2772071

Answer 9

Look on MSN.com's homepage, i just read about it there