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What strap should secure the top of a forward-facing car seat when permitted?

Use the top tether.

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  1. The top tether ✔
  2. A luggage tie-down
  3. A loose shoulder belt

Why: A top tether attaches the seat to the vehicle's designated tether anchor. It limits forward head movement, so follow both the car-seat and vehicle manuals.

Huh, didn't know that: NHTSA says most vehicles have at least 3 tether anchors.

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Answer: The top tether. A top tether attaches the seat to the vehicle's designated tether anchor. It limits forward head movement, so follow both the car-seat and vehicle manuals.

  1. Vehicle and Car Seat Parts Explained, NHTSA www.nhtsa.gov/car-seats-and-booster-seats/vehicle-and-car-seat-parts-explained
    Used to secure a forward-facing car seat and limit forward head movement in a crash
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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