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# Check Your Newborn's Car Seat

Is your car seat installed correctly? Find out how to make sure.

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August 19, 2025

[Finding a safe car seat](https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat "Finding a safe car seat") for your [new baby](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/newborn-and-baby-care) and installing it correctly are vital steps before leaving for the hospital. After all, the hospital won't let you leave without one! The right seat, used the right way, can make all the difference in protecting your little one on every ride.

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It's understandable if you're nervous about properly securing your car seat, especially if you've never done it before. But don't worry! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a [step-by-step guide](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats#installation-help-inspection "step-by-step guide") on how to choose and install a car seat — plus a helpful video.

To make sure you've installed it correctly or to get help, [find a car seat inspection station](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats#installation-help-inspection "find a car seat inspection station") near you.

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