New Car Seat Safety Rules: What Parents Need To Know

New Child Car Seat Safety Regulations Coming June 30th Philadelphia, PA – New federal regulations for child car seats are set to take effect on June 30th, 2025, significantly enhancing safety standards. These changes, driven by concerns over side-impact crashes, mandate that all car seats manufactured after this date must pass rigorous side-impact testing. This is a significant upgrade from the current standard, which focuses solely on frontal impact. "Any car seat made after June 30th must meet these updated requirements," explains Nidya, a news reporter from 6abc Action News. "Government safety officials say this will reduce the number of children injured and killed in side-impact crashes." Melissa Bykofsky, Executive Editor of "What to Expect," adds, "Every car seat will be tested for a 30-mile-per-hour side-impact crash. This adds side-impact testing; right now, the current standard is just front impact." While existing car seats remain safe if properly installed and not expired, parents are advised to check the manufacturing date on new purchases and buy from reputable retailers. The video also highlights the importance of proper installation and avoiding used car seats. The added layer of side-impact testing provides increased peace of mind for parents.