...Now a necessity, baby car seats are mandated in many if not all areas. This is a high priority for responsible parents; however, caveat emptor applies when selecting a new one and replacement or stand-by baby car seat covers. Brands and styles are not all equal; some are actually killers. An overused one is no safer than an overused truck tire; they do not always perform as expected or required. The best baby car seat is as good as the design, materials, and production quality. It can still lead to death in an accident if it is not used correctly. An entire seat, baby included, can rocket out of a vehicle in an accident if the item was poorly constructed or improperly secured to the vehicle. Stamped on the back of the back of an Evenflo baby car seat setting beside my computer right now is the warning, “Do not use after December 2008. At the other side of the desk is a well-traveled Cosco baby car seat. It displays the standard warnings posted clearly on the side about proper installation and use. There is also the standard tag that says to call a specified number for detailed instructions if the information is missing from the seat. Manufacturers do not include support merely for good customer relations; there are huge liability issues here. Check any new baby car seat as you shop, even a short list of brands in addition to those mentioned above such as KeyFit, Baby Trend Flex Loc, Graco, Zeus convertible car seat, and you find contact information. Each one is required to provide this for end users. Keep in mind, however, that unless it is well constructed, using it correctly does not keep your smallest passenger safe. As a public-safety service, many groups either provide baby car seats themselves and training in their use, or at the least, training parents to use their existing unit safely. Often it is a local fire or police department conducting the training which is traditionally free of charge. No police officer or firefighter wishes to be first—or last—on scene at an accident where a baby or child is injured or killed. The use of safe seats, of safe seat covers, and proper fastening are essential for traveling securely. Lastly, never try to attend to a vomiting infant while you or someone else is driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and then care for the problem. If the vehicle is moving, mini people must be properly contained in a baby car seat.