The first car ride home from the hospital is a special one. While you’re in recovery mode and longing for the comforts of your own home, your little one is experiencing one of his firsts! With the new safety seat laws in Louisiana, it’s crucial that you make sure you are making his first ride home the safest. As of August 1, the Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Law says that those from birth to at least two years old should ride rear facing in an infant or convertible child safety seat. Properly installing those seats is just as important. Before the big day, visit a fitting station to get a free child seat installation from a qualified technician.

This article was originally published in Spring 2024.