Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of injury, hospitalization and death of children in the United States, and correct restraint of all vehicle occupants is the best proven intervention. Car seats are continually improving due to both voluntary improvements from manufacturers and new regulatory requirements, with the objective of enhancing the protection offered by the safety devices and the convenience of using them correctly.

This presentation will highlight three new child restraint regulations and the product changes we are likely to see as a result. This interactive session will familiarize advocates with the new requirements, the reasoning behind some of the specific improvements, and additional regulatory activities we anticipate this year.

References:
FMVSS 213a Final Rule, published June 30, 2022
FMVSS 213 Final Rule, published December 5, 2023
FMVSS 213b Final Rule, published December 5, 2023
Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain)

1. Have functional awareness of three new car seat regulations
2. Understand why highlighted regulatory decisions are appropriate
3. Be prepared for likely changes to current and future products advocates will encounter