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flag The AA urges placing child car seats in the back seat’s center for maximum safety in crashes.

flag The AA recommends placing child car seats in the back seat’s center position, citing crash test data showing it offers the best protection, especially in side-impact collisions. flag The organization emphasizes proper installation using seat belts or LATCH systems, correct harness use, and adherence to age, weight, and height guidelines. flag While some parents debate front vs. back seat placement, the AA stresses that the back seat, particularly the center, significantly reduces injury risk, especially from airbag deployment. flag The guidance aims to reduce child fatalities and injuries in car accidents, a leading cause of death among U.S. children.

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