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Michigan’s new car seat law takes effect April 2: What to know

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Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of 13, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. But you can reduce your child’s risk of death in a crash by 50% just by making sure they’re properly restrained in the appropriate car seat, booster seat, or seat belt for their age and size

Updates to Michigan’s Child Passenger Safety Laws:

Michigan’s updated car seat law requires children under 2 years old to be in a rear-facing car seat.
Children aged 2-5 should use a front-fcing car seat with an internal harness, with straps that go over the shoulders and around the hips.Children under 8 or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches must use a booster seat.
Children under the age of 13 must ride in the rear seat of a vehicle if the vehicle has one available.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has tips on how to find the perfect car seat, recommendations, and instructions on how to install car seats.