The car seat should always go in the back seat to avoid potential impact force from airbags, which can cause serious injuries to children. There are different seat positions available for different types of car seats.
The driver side of the back seat may be a practical choice, especially when frequent access to the child is needed, but it can be less safe than the passenger side. The passenger side rear seat offers safety benefits and convenience, especially when tricky school drop-offs and pickups. An Isofix child seat can only be installed in the middle rear seat if it hasIsofix points.
The middle rear seat is generally the safest spot for car seats, as it is furthest from any potential impact during a side collision. A rear-facing car seat can be installed with a seat belt or the vehicle's lower anchor system. However, most center seats do not have lower anchors.
Front-facing car seats can only be installed if the headrest is not removable and does not push the car seat forward or prevent it from sitting flat on the vehicle seat. Headrests can cause interference with a forward-facing car seat. Booster seats usually go in any rear seating position, but may not be suitable if the vehicle headrest creates a gap behind the car seat., the safest place for a car seat is the back seat, specifically the middle position, but any back seat installation will significantly lower the risk of injury in a crash if properly fitted and used. Always ensure your child is properly secured in a car seat and monitor them to ensure their safety.
