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All of the car seats in giggle's assortment meet (and most exceed!) safety standards set by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). And, since safety is the most important consideration when choosing — and using — a car seat, here's what you should know:
• The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) sets and maintains national standards for all car seats sold in the United States. Every car seat sold in the U.S. must meet/exceed NHTSA standards.
• Each state sets their own "best practice" laws for the use of car seats – like how much a child must weigh, or how old or tall they are to position car seats a certain way, or use them at all.
• Proper use and installation instructions from the manufacturer come will all car seats.
Chicco's KeyFit and UppaBaby's Mesa are both awesome seats and each has a "reason for being" in giggle's assortment. Here's some information to help you with your decision:
• Chicco KeyFit: A top performer in Consumer Reports for “Ease of Use” KeyFit boasts very EASY installation for parents with its centralized LATCH system.
• UppaBaby Mesa: giggle’s EASY 10-second installation story for our UppaBaby customers, Mesa completes a true UppaBaby traditional Travel System solution.
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