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Fake Car Seats in Your Baby’s Safety
Parents beware: counterfeit infant car seats are flooding markets like TikTok, Amazon, and second-hand stores, posing deadly risks to babies. These fake seats lack critical safety features like steel frames, proper harnesses, and chest plates — leaving infants dangerously vulnerable in crashes. Real seats carry a federal safety label with expiration dates; fakes often mimic them or are outright doll seats with no weight limits. UVA Health nurses report alarming numbers of these dangerous products in just six months. With no legal penalties for selling non-compliant seats, vigilance is key —…
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