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Federal Register · January 7, 2025
The title they went with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems, Child Restraint Anchorage Systems, Incorporation by Reference Noisy translates that to

Installing a child seat just got easier in every new car

What happened
US transportation regulators changed safety rules for child seat anchors. Car makers must now redesign these anchors to be easier to use in all new vehicles.
Why it matters
Child car seats are often installed incorrectly, which makes them less safe. These new rules force car makers to design anchors that are simpler to use. This means fewer parents will make mistakes, and child seats will protect children better.
The signal
Watch for data on child seat installation errors in new vehicles over the next few years.
If you insist
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