LAS VEGAS, Nev. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - After a car crash, most of us know to check for injuries and damage to our vehicles. But what about your child’s car seat? Consumer Reports’ own car seat safety expert found herself asking that same question, and her experience could help other parents.

Consumer Reports’ car seat safety expert Emily Thomas was recently rear-ended on the highway. Thankfully, she’s okay, and her kids weren’t in the car. But their car seats were. That raised a big question for any parent: Do you need to replace a car seat after a crash?

If you’ve been in a crash, you may not always need to replace your car seat, particularly if it’s a minor crash. But if it’s a moderate to severe crash, then you should definitely replace your car seats. So, what’s considered a minor cras

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