About SeatCheck

SeatCheck helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers answer one question fast: which car seat does my child legally need in this state? We turn the 50 states’ child restraint laws into a simple checker and plain-English reference tables.

Every state page lists the four stages — rear-facing, forward-facing, booster, and seat belt — with the age, weight, and height thresholds, plus front-seat rules, fines, and the statute that governs it.

We are a safety reference, not a legal authority. Laws change and every seat installs differently — always follow the car seat manufacturer’s instructions and confirm current law with your state DMV or highway patrol before a long trip.