Buckle & Latch

After our private consultation, you’ll feel empowered, informed, and confident in your ability to install your child’s car seat correctly and harness them safely every single ride.

What People Are Saying

“In just a few minutes over a video call, Britney was able to help me adjust my son’s car seat straps to make him comfortable and secure in his seat. As an unsure new mom, I felt so encouraged by Britney’s kind and supportive demeanor, and I’m much more confident that I can strap my son safely in his seat after my consult with her."”

— Laura M.

“After searching for months for a car seat inspection, I'm so glad I found Britney! She was well prepared, knowledgeable about the specifics for my car and car seat, and she patiently and thoroughly educated my partner and I about car seat safety and installation. And after our inspection, she emailed me a quick reference sheet and car seat guide that was specific to my car seat. Would recommend Britney to parents everywhere!”

— Priscilla E.

“I had such a great experience with Buckle and Latch! Britney was responsive, knowledgeable, and non-judgemental, and understanding. She was able to quickly and succinctly answer my questions, provide me with resources I had been unaware of, and helped coach me through finding the best option for our family. Thank you, Buckle and Latch! You're doing important work, and doing it very well!"”

— Susanna G.

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Boosters: Backless Vs. High Back

The two main types of booster seats are backless and high back. While they both work to position a standard vehicle seat belt correctly over your kiddo, one or the other may be better for you, your child, and your ve

Projectiles

For many of us, our vehicles are so much more than just a way to get from point A to point B. They carry our families, they haul groceries, they schlep sports equipment, they are occasionally where we eat a hurried meal on busy days. It'

Re-Introduction

👋🏻 Hi! I'm Britney. I'm a mom and CPST (child passenger safety technician) living in the N. Seattle area with my husband, toddler, and dog.

In the past I have been a project manager for a biotech company, and a professional stage

What Do Top Tethers Do?

Top tethers are the "T" in LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) and are a crucial part of a good forward facing installation.

While some car seats have rear facing tethers, that is becoming more and more

Backseat Is Safest For Kids Under 13!

No matter a child's weight or height (even if it's similar to your own!), their bodies are not fully mature until puberty.

Even petite adults are safe in the front seat because our fully hardened bones help pos

Positional Asphyxia

Infants don't yet have the strong neck muscles they need to hold up their large, heavy heads on their own. This is why it's so important to support an infant's head and neck in those early days! It takes many months for infants t

Car Seats and Grocery Carts

Infant bucket seats are a great way to transport your little one when you're out and about. Floppy newborns are not easy to carry in your arms, so that car seat with a handle can be a life saver when you're trying to run

European Belt Path

When installing an infant carrier without a base, some car seats give you the option to use a "European belt path." The manual may not refer to it precisely this way - it may just tell you that you may route the shoulder

Harness Strap Positioning Guide

Getting the correct harness strap positioning is important so that your car seat can do its job to protect your child!

Rear facing children must always have their harness straps coming out of the car seat shell at or

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New Parent Consultation

Learn everything you need to know before the baby arrives! Get hands-on experience with harnessing and car seat installation so your baby is safe on their first ride home.
Standard Seat Check

Already have a kiddo? Start here. Learn how to install their car seat correctly, harness them snugly, and find out what is next on their car seat journey.
Car Seat Purchasing Help

Overwhelmed by all the “best of” lists? Get help finding car seats that fit your child, your vehicle, AND your budget.
Sanity Check

Have a quick question (or two) and need some expert input? This is for you! Get expert input on all your car seat safety questions.

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After our private consultation, you’ll feel empowered, informed, and confident in your ability to install your child’s car seat correctly and harness them safely every single ride.

What People Are Saying

— Laura M.

— Priscilla E.

— Susanna G.

Join the community.

New Parent Consultation

Standard Seat Check

Car Seat Purchasing Help

Sanity Check

You can’t control other drivers on the road, but you CAN control your child’s car seat safety!

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