The car seat battle with kids is one that is bittersweet. No matter the struggle, kids being safely placed in a proper car seat is worth it. But it is the type of car seat that is under fire and in just over a year, things are about to change. New Car Seat Laws For 2026I have four kids under 9-years-old and we use car seats everyday. I have been a dad for a little over 9 years and we have gone through a variety of car seats.