Understanding the types of car seats can help parents make informed choices. The main types include: - Infant Car Seats: Designed for newborns and infants, these seats are rear-facing to provide maximum support for the baby's head, neck, and spine. - Convertible Car Seats: These can be used both rear-facing for infants and forward-facing for older children. - Booster Seats: Intended for older children who have outgrown their forward-facing car seats but are not yet big enough for a seat belt alone.