As a parent, there’s nothing more important than your child’s health and safety — that’s why parents spend so much time researching strollers, cribs, bassinets, and car seats. Finding the perfect car seat for your little one takes a lot of consideration (brand, price, special features), but what a lot of parents don’t realize – oftentimes until it’s too late – is that different cars handle car seats differently. That’s right, some cars are much better equipped for car seats than others.
Luckily, Cars.com has all the information parents need to find the best car for their families. Cars.com’s 2022 Car Seat Fit Report Card compiles 12 months worth of Car Seat Checks (tested by certified child passenger safety technicians and real moms) in 52 vehicles. They examine how well the vehicles accommodate a variety of car seats, look at each car’s Latch system, and evaluate the ease of installation. Cars.com certified car seat safety technician Jennifer Geiger shared a few tips to consider when choosing your next car:
