Simple Car Seat Mistakes That Could Have Deadly Consequences

The Chest Clip Shouldn’t Be Out Of Place

Kathryn Scott Osler / Contributor

The chest clip featured on every car seat is not there just to hold the child’s straps in place, it is an important safety device that keeps your child secure. The chest clip needs to be placed at armpit level.

Because children can typically learn to move this piece on their own as they grow older, it’s important to remind them why the chest piece shouldn’t be moved while driving.