Buckle and Latch

Buckle and Latch Local Shoreline/N Seattle CPST educating and empowering caregivers to install car seats correctly.

06/13/2026

Weekend Seat Checks Like Usual!

Did you know that many communities have local car seat check events during the week and on weekends?

Google your town/city name + car seat check to find one near you!

CPSTs will be there, working on the weekend, to help you keep your kids safe in their car seats ❤️

06/11/2026

Check Your Belt Path!

Most convertible (and all-in-one) car seats have two places to put the seat belt when you’re installing:
- One for rear facing
- One for forward facing

Always read your manual (and the labels on the seat!) to make sure you’re using the right belt path for your installation.

It’s very common for parents/caregivers to not realize there is a separate belt path for forward facing because they’ve never used it before. So now you know!

06/09/2026

Rigid LATCH Wiggle Is Normal!

If your baseless infant car seat with rigid LATCH “wiggles” after you install it - that’s okay!

The lower anchor connectors may move along the lower anchor bars in your vehicle. That movement is normal and not a safety concern.

As long as they are properly connected (listen for the click and look for indicators), then your car seat is installed properly and safe to use!

06/05/2026

Does Your Rotating Car Seat Wiggle?

Don’t crash out! Make sure you’re testing for a tight installation in the right place - at the belt path!

As long as your rotating seat moves less than an inch front to back and side to side when tested *at the belt path*, and it’s properly docked (if it removes from the base) then it is installed correctly.

Yes - even if it wiggles at the top!

If you’re still concerned about your installation, you can call the car seat manufacturer for guidance or get a seat check from a CPST.

06/04/2026

What’s That Called?

Not sure what all the parts of your infant seat are called?
Now you know!

Some car seat manuals may use different brand-specific terms, but these are the general correct terms for each of these car seat parts.

Check your manual for a specific list of your car seat’s parts!

06/01/2026

Theatre Kids 🤝 Car Seats

Hi! I’m Britney - I’m a CPST, a mom of two, and a former theatre kid 😂

I was never a triple threat in the theatre, but now I’m here bringing you car seat safety education on instagram!

05/26/2026

Harnessing Mistakes

Three tips for new parents when you’re harnessing your baby:

1) The harness straps should be coming from at or below baby’s shoulders

2) Make sure the harness is snug all over and passes the pinch test at the shoulders!

3) Keep that chest clip at armpit level so it can do its job

05/22/2026

Put Down The Hose!

Before you hose down your car seat, read the manual and follow the cleaning instructions

Unapproved cleaning methods can make the car seat less safe

Have a Very Big Mess and not sure what to do? Contact the manufacturer! Some have additional approved cleaning methods on a case by case basis

Some car seats have easy zip off covers or covers that are machine washable/dryable!

Does your car seat have any easy cleaning features? Do you wish it did?

Drink That Banana Smoothie!Car seat safety isn’t all or nothing. It’s safe (and normal!) for kids to not max out every s...
05/21/2026

Drink That Banana Smoothie!

Car seat safety isn’t all or nothing. It’s safe (and normal!) for kids to not max out every stage before moving to the next.

You’re not putting your child in danger as long as you’re following state law and your car seat rules!

Don’t let perfection become the enemy of good.

If you want to (and have the resources/ability to) do best practice, that’s great!

But “Good” and “Better” are still safe ways to transport a child ❤️

Thanks to for the inspiration!

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