Choosing the right car seat
Should your child be using a rear-facing car seat, forward-facing car seat, booster seats or just using seatbelt? Find out which is the right car seat for your child and watch the video guides on how to install them.
Child car safety
Read about things to consider to keep your child safe in motor vehicles:
- Air bags
- Add-on products
- Back seat or front seat
- Clothing in car seats
- Leaving your child alone in the car
- Sleeping in car seats
Booster seat legislation
Issue: Child passenger safety Transport injuries are a leading cause of injury-related death for Canadian children. Action must be taken to reduce the risk of crashes. Steps must also be taken to reduce the risk of injury when a crash occurs. Transport injuries kill more children than any other cause of injury in Canada. What […]
Other ways to travel
How to safely transport your child on school buses, airplanes, taxis, ride shares and motor homes.
Car seat and booster seat Canadian legislation chart
This chart outlines rear and forward facing car seat legislation for younger children and booster seat legislation for older children by province/territory.
What you should know before buying a car seat or a booster seat
Watch this three-minute video for important information to consider before purchasing a car seat.
Guide to installing a booster seat
Watch this four-minute video to learn about when to transition your child from a forward-facing child car seat to a booster seat and when your child will be at the right growth stage to start using seat belts alone. Along with simple installation tips, demonstration and guidance, Dr. Andrew Howard talks about the importance of a booster seat in keeping your child safe.
Car seats
How to keep your child safe while travelling in a motor vehicle or other modes of transportation, including how to choose the right car seat.
Second hand/used car seats
Learn about the issues involved with used car seats.
Car seats – Booster
A booster seat lifts your child up so that the seat belt fits across the strongest bones and away from the soft belly. To use a booster seat, your child must weigh at least 18 kg (40 pounds) and be able to sit correctly.