#3: An Old-School Car Seat

Car safety has certainly come a long way since the 1950s. Back in the day, most cars didn’t even come with seatbelts. If you’re wondering how babies used to ride in cars, here’s your answer. This is a ‘50s-era car seat. No, we’re not kidding. This simple contraption hooks onto the back of the seat and is made of only a few steel bars. 

Let’s just say that safety wasn’t measured in the same way as it is today. This thing is pretty basic compared to today’s car seats. Most new parents are probably clutching their pearls looking at this! At least there’s a fun toy steering wheel so your baby can play while driving alongside you in the front seat…