Whether you are about to load up your first baby in the car seat to bring them home from the hospital, or are a parenting pro who has installed many car seats over the years, itā€™s time to glance at this refresher to make sure your kid is as safe as possible.

Consumer Reports recently released a video version of a cheat sheet on tips to make sure you are installing the seat correctly, and fitting your child properly in case of an accident.

@consumerreports Do you know how to properly install a car seat? Follow these important tips, and discover other expert advice to help keep your most precious cargo safe through the link in our bio. #babytiktok #parentsoftiktok #carseat #carseatsafety ā™¬ original sound – Consumer Reports

Hereā€™s what to check out:

  • Check height and weight limits on the side of the seat, on the seatā€™s information tag
  • Once installed, there shouldnā€™t be more wiggle room than an inch ā€” rock it a bit and find out!
  • Rear-facing seat harness heights should be at or below the shoulders, and forward facing seat harness height should be at or above the shoulders.
  • If the harness is secure you shouldnā€™t be able to pinch the fabric ā€” it should be flat and secure
  • Chest clips should rest at armpit level
  • Rear-facing seats should be at the proper angle ā€” check the leveling feature many seats have to be sure
  • Attach and tighten the top tether strap on forward-facing seats, which often goes behind the seat they are sitting on

While it might seem too picky to be this perfect with installation (one person commented ā€œWhy are you returning this seat? Oh it wiggled 1 inch and 1 centimeter itā€™s faultyā€), it matters. Car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants, and 54% for toddlers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition, car crashes are top reasons for death for kids, second only to firearms. So, take a second to double check your seat before rushing out today.