New research from Chicco USA has revealed that over half of parents experience stress and anxiety before embarking on family road trips. Additionally, 23% of parents admit to only occasionally or never checking their child's car seat installation before traveling. This highlights the importance of ensuring child passenger safety during extended road trips.
To address these concerns, Chicco and AAA have collaborated for the third consecutive year to promote effective car seat use and driver safety through a Family Road Trip Safety Hub. This free resource provides parents with expert advice on state car seat laws, proper car seat installation checks, car maintenance, and defensive driving tips.
Key recommendations from the hub include understanding state-specific car seat laws using an interactive map, utilizing AAA's Trip Canvas tool for travel planning, practicing defensive driving by maintaining awareness of the traffic scene, and ensuring proper use of car seats when renting vehicles or traveling internationally.
Parents can access additional tips and resources by visiting the Family Road Trip Safety Hub online. For ongoing safety content throughout the summer season, they can follow Chicco USA and AAA on Instagram or visit the Baby Talk Blog.
The survey was conducted by PollFish in June 2025 with a nationally representative sample of 1,000 U.S. adult parents with children aged 0-10 living at home.
AAA was founded in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts advocating for better roads in America. It has grown into one of North America's largest membership organizations offering roadside assistance, travel services, discounts, financial services, and insurance to over 65 million members across North America.
Chicco is part of Artsana Group based in Como, Italy. Founded over 60 years ago, Chicco products are available in 120 countries worldwide. The brand is well-known among U.S. parents for its top-rated KeyFit Infant Car Seat recognized for safety and performance.
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