Before You Buy Baby Gear in 2026: Every Car Seat Passes the Same Test. Many Are Installed Wrong.
Every car seat sold in the U.S. has to pass the same federal test. In an NHTSA survey, more than 46 percent of children rode in seats that were misused. And our count of infant gear recalls since 2025 is 76, mostly marketplace listings. Here's what to check before you buy baby gear.