Car seat installation can be a daunting task for many new parents, especially when you first step into the world of parenthood and are faced with an instruction manual that seems to stretch endlessly. Enter New Zealand dad, Liam Thompson, who has captured the chaos of car seat installation in a side-splitting video that has parents everywhere chuckling in agreement.
Thompson, who manages the entertaining Facebook page How To Dad, recently uploaded a parody titled “How To Install A Car Seat.” In the video, he humorously categorizes parents into two distinct groups: those who appear to breeze through car seat installation (do they even exist?), and the rest of us who face a real struggle.
To illustrate the first group, he effortlessly secures a car seat in mere seconds. For the second group, he comically portrays the genuine challenges of the task. He battles with the seat, resorts to sawing and banging it with a hammer, and ultimately decides to strap the car seat to himself like a baby carrier. “It’s pretty good to just walk with her anyway, so, uh, I think we’ll just go for a stroll,” he quips as he wanders off-screen with the car seat slung around his hips using thick ropes.
Since its release, the video has been shared over 3,000 times, striking a chord with many. For new parents—and even those with a bit more experience—car seats can feel like a tangled web of straps, latches, and buckles. With car seat technology evolving rapidly, keeping up can be overwhelming. It’s challenging to ask for help, as it often feels like we should have it all figured out. However, Thompson’s hilarious depiction reminds us that it’s quite normal for the car seat installation process to be a bit of a mess.
According to a 2015 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, while 90 percent of parents believe their car seats are installed correctly, only about half actually are. Last fall, during Child Passenger Safety Week, an initiative called Buckle Up For Life released their own humorous video on car seat installation to raise awareness about proper procedures.
These amusing videos highlight an important truth: installing car seats can be incredibly tricky, and there’s no shame in seeking assistance or admitting when you’re struggling. If you’re unsure about your installation, you’re certainly not alone. Consider having it checked by a certified car seat safety technician, or, if all else fails, you could always just strap it around your waist like the world’s heaviest carrier. Just remember, don’t hit the road until you’re sure everything is secure.
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In summary, Liam Thompson’s comedic approach to car seat installation resonates with many parents, showcasing the relatable struggles of this critical task. His video serves as a reminder that it’s okay to ask for help and that you’re not alone in facing these challenges.