Car Seat

Research Report

Safe Kids Buckle Up: Tether Survey Results

New research from Safe Kids Worldwide examines parent knowledge of tethers at car seat checkup events in September 2017.

Encourage Gov. Cuomo to Sign Law to Make NY’s Infants Safer

By Rosemarie Ennis

October 20, 2017

Safe Kids Worldwide is urging NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign a like to help keep kids safe in and around cars

tether strap locked into place on the back of a car seat.

Research Report

Car Seat Tethers: Essential for Safety but Consistently Overlooked

Top tethers are an essential part of a forward-facing car seat, but parents just aren’t using them. New research from Safe Kids Worldwide and Chevrolet examines top tether use over the years.

Video

Gary on the Street: The importance of tethers

In our latest Gary on the Street video, Gary talks to parents about an often misunderstood part of the car seat: the top tether.

Infographic

Tethers Make a Difference

New infographic from Safe Kids Worldwide and Chevrolet shows how the top tether makes a difference during a car crash. The infographic explains what a tether is, why it is important and how to use it properly to keep kids safe while in the car.