Emily Thomas
Associate director for auto safety at Consumer Reports and a researcher with a PhD in pediatric injury biomechanics, providing expert guidance on car seat selection and installation.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 26min
Common mistakes parents make when installing a car seat
Emily Thomas, associate director for auto safety at Consumer Reports and a pediatric injury biomechanics researcher with a PhD, breaks down practical car seat guidance. She walks through stages and rear-facing timing. She flags common installation errors, helpful safety features, aftermarket risks, tightness and harness rules, and why checking manuals and registration matters.
