Many parents take car seat safety extremely seriously and spend time researching the “best” product for their little one. They also stress about ensuring that the selected seat is properly installed, and many even opt to buy a mirror to allow them to check in on baby from the front seat just to see that everything is okay. However, despite all of this being done to ensure a baby’s safety, one Texas mom learned these popular car accessories can actually be what causes serious harm — and she took a surprising video of her baby’s car seat smoking to warn other parents. More from CafeMom: The 1 Car Seat Rule That Not All Safety-Conscious Parents Know “Direct sunlight reflecting off shiny objects in a car can be dangerous. The federal government requires all car seats and the interior of vehicles to meet flame retardant standards. In this incident, the flame retardants in the car seat did their job. As always, parents and caregivers should exercise caution when using any after-market car seat accessories, including back seat mirrors. All back seat mirrors should be installed correctly, securely attached and mounted to the vehicle head restraint. Incorrect installation can result in injury if the mirror becomes a projectile in a crash.”
