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Whenever you buy a car seat for your child, you should always make sure you stay abreast of all the product recalls that may come up later. You can do this by tuning into the news frequently, or better yet, by visiting websites that will let you know when car seat recalls are in effect.

But what should you do if the frightening happens, and your child’s car seat is recalled?

The first step is to call the toll-free number or visit the website for the recalled seat. In all likelihood, the manufacturer will have a section or a phone line devoted strictly to the recall.

You can be sure that whenever there’s a recall, car seat companies won’t dawdle. They’re going to want to make sure your child is safe. Be sure to follow the instructions you get from the website or the phone line.

Be sure to have your child’s cat seat on hand when you call or visit the website. It’s possible you’ll need the model name or the serial number–you can usually find the model name in the instruction manual.

You will probably be advised to keep using the car seat until you receive your repair kit. In almost all cases, it is much safer for your child to be in a recalled car seat than it is for your child to ride in a car with no safety restraints at all.

Here’s another way to stay on top of car seat recalls: Whenever you buy a car seat for your child, register it with the manufacturer. Like many products, all car seats come with a registration card.

Of course, people usually toss them out. But in this case, it’s important to register your car seat so that the company can contact you.

There’s no guarantee that the company won’t use your address for annoying advertisements, but at least you have the assurance of knowing you’ll be contacted if there’s a recall.

However, a car seat isn’t automatically bad just because of a car seat recall. There are always errors in manufacturing, and when these errors occur in a car seat, the company acts quickly to fix the problem.

If you have any concerns after a car seat recall, call the company and talk to someone. They will probably be able to put your mind at ease and give advice on what to do.

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