The Evolution of Kids Car Seats
Apparently, back in the day, the focus wasn't really on protecting your youngster.
By Lauren Smith
By Lauren Smith
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g2870/car-seat-history/
If you're a parent, you probably can't imagine life without a car seat. For starters, it ensures your child's safety and it's also a great tool for carrying kids to and from the car. But did you know they didn't once didn't even exist — even when cars did? Here's a look back at how today's car seat came to be:
Car seats appeared on the scene in the 1930s as a way to keep kids contained in moving vehicles.
In 1962, two different men designed models that took advantage of seat belts.
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Not to be outdone, the Ford Motor Company's "Tot-Guard" hit the market in 1968.
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