Is the LATCH system safer than regular seat belts?
When your child’s safety seat is installed and used correctly, whether with attached LATCH or a seat belt, she will be equally well-protected in a crash. Q: Can I use my current car seat even though it doesn’t have LATCH but my car does? A: Your current non-LATCH safety seat is safe to use as long as it is correctly installed and used. Some seats can be retrofitted with LATCH attachments available from car seat makers and/or in retail stores. Be sure to get the right one for your child’s safety seat. If you can’t find the correct attachment, you can use the car’s seat belt system to install the seat. Q: Can I use LATCH to install a belt-positioning booster seat? A: LATCH is not needed or used for booster seats. Q: Can I use my car seat that has LATCH in a vehicle without it? A: Yes, just be sure to install it correctly with the seat belt. Check both your vehicle and car seat manuals. Q: How do I know which rear-seating positions are equipped with LATCH? A: LATCH anchors are required in
