Kids car seat (also known as a child restraint system) is a purpose-built seat designed to securely hold and protect a child in a motor vehicle during travel. It helps distribute crash forces across the stronger parts of a child’s body (hips, shoulders) and reduces risk of injury in collisions.
The seat typically includes:
A strong shell or frame.
Padding and side-impact protection.
A harness (often a 5-point harness) for younger children.
Re-adjustment features (height of harness, shoulder slot) as the child grows.