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Many car seats are installed incorrectly or the wrong seat is used. It's important that the car seat fit your child and vehicle. Infants and toddlers should remain rear-facing for as long as possible and older children should stay in a harnessed seat.
Many problems can arise with the use of a baby car seat and they remain unattended they can endanger baby's safety in case of a crash. Here we discuss some problems related to baby car seats and how to solve them for maximum safety of your baby or child.
There are too many children not being secured properly in their car or booster seats while driving in a car. The statistics are astonishing.
In 2005, the National Highway Safety Administration reported that according to studies, the misuse of car seats occurred in 79.5 % of the car seats, which were inspected.
Safety first! Here we look at safety features and prices of infant car seats, and narrow them down to the top five best buys for your money
Selecting the proper safety seat for your child is extremely important. There are so many choices it can be somewhat confusing. The best seat for your child is the one that has the proper safety features, fits your vehicle and your child's needs.
Many child car safety seats are installed and used incorrectly, causing them to fail in a crash. Take a few minutes to check out your seat, to make sure your child is safe.
Consumer Reports has retracted an article on the result of child safety seat tests. Read on to find out why...
You hear it all the time..."5-Star Safety Rating'...."Superior Car Safery rating"...but, what exactly does it mean? And how does it impact your decision to buy a car?
A car seat is one of the most important things you will buy for your newborn baby. Finding the safest and most comfortable car seat for your child is more important then the style or brand of the car seat.
One of the most important jobs of a parents is ensuring their child's safety. Making sure that your child's car seat is properly installed is very important. There is more to installing a car seat than simply buskcling it in. Read more!
A safety guide to purchasing and using a car seat.
Car seats are one of those evil necessities in life for people who have children, and trying to decide which one to buy can be a nightmare. This handy guide will fill you in on car seat requirements to consider before you go shopping.
Three important things to consider when buying a car seat for your child.
The top three car seats for under $100 are the Evenflo Tribute OHS convertible, the 3 Phase convertible, and the Comfort Sport car seat.
Discusses how to select an infant seat, suggests brands, and indicates some common misconceptions about car seats.
After doing a little research on the internet, I found the Evenflo Triumph Car Seat to be one the safest and best car seats on the market today.
These days it's common for most car manufacturers to constantly add to and improve on the child safety features in their vehicles. As you can imagine, these child safety features are very important to families with young children.
The Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat offers all you need in a car seat: safety, value, comfort, and style.
I purchased the Graco SnugRide infant car seat in the Mystic pattern for my now seven month old son. He absolutely loves it and I love the safety of it. It is a very comforting feeling knowing that my son is safe while we are in the car.
When buying and fitting a car seat for your baby you must be very alert because it is a potentially life-saving decision. By law, it is the liability of the driver to use a suitable car sea.
Parents may be surprised to learn that more expensive car seats are not necessarily safer, according to a recent Consumer Reports test
Arkansas law passed last year makes it illegal to smoke while in a car with children 6 years or younger, or weighing 60 pounds or less, confined in safety child seat.
The NHTSA states that 80% of seats are installed and/or used improperly. This is a result of choosing the wrong car seat for your family in most cases. Help with choosing the best car seat and proper use are the focus.
The booster seat is designed for children from 30 to 100 pounds and 34" to 57" in height.
Getting this car seat can ensure a safe and comfortable ride for years.
Are you concerned about car seat safety? This article outlines the importance of using a car seat and also offers tips on how to safely use a car seat.
The Britax Roundabout is one of the safest convertible car seats on the market.
The Britax Marathon is a high quality car seat that gets rave revies. Is it really worth the expensive price tag?
It is known that car accidents are the #1 cause of death in children under the age of 14 years old. That information alone should make any parent want to learn as much as possible about keeping their baby safe.
A review of the Alpha Omega Elite convertable car seat made by Cosco. How does this car seat measure up?
Understanding the implication of proper car seat purchase and installation will ensure the newborn baby is adequately protected while riding in a vehicle.
A mom's review of convertible car seats led her to the Cosco Scerea-Touriva 5-Point Covertible Car Seat. Here's why.
Most parents turn their babies around in car seats after they have reached twelve months of age (and after they've exceeded twenty pounds), but is it better to wait until they are older and heavier?
Car seats have become a popular baby carrying method. Unfortunately, they were never intended to be used this way and are causing health problems for babies, such as plagiocephaly.
It isn't enough that a child is placed in a child car seat when traveling in a car. There are certain measures or steps parents must take to ensure that their young child traveling with them in a car is secured in the child safety seat.
Seatcheck.org lists sites for free child safety seat inspections around the country.
Can you use a child safety seat, an infant car seat, after an accident? More importantly, should you use one?
Choosing the right car seat for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will need to make. There are so many different types of car seats and different brands. How are you supposed to know which one is right for you and your baby?
The Graco Nautilus is a new 3-in-1 car seat that goes from a 5-point harness car seat to a booster to a backless booster. What's the reality of using the Nautilus compared to what Graco says it should do?
The Comfort Sport Convertible carseat made by Graco seemed to be a great option for a convertible car seat.
The Graco Snug Ride Infant Car Seat has many positive features, but consumers should be aware of the installation inconvenience.
What to buy and how to buy. When and where to choose it. How to get your money's worth for your baby's pleasure and more importantly safety.
The Apex 65 allows your child to remain in a 5 point harness until 65 pounds which is safer then moving to a belt positioning booster. It's inexpensive and easy to use.
Evenflo corporation along with the NHTSA and CPSC* is recalling the Evenflo Embrace infant car seat Thursday after reports of injuries...
Do Seat Belts Really save Lives?
Car seats used across North Dakota recalled.
Auto dealers across the United States are helping to promote "Child Passenger Safety Month" in September.
Car accidents are scary and usually unavoidable. I was never in one in my 33 years of life, until December 17, 2006. That was a day that I won't soon forget.
Most of us dog owners love to take Fido along for the ride when possible. But letting him wander around the car unrestrained can be dangerous and illegal.
Find out the proper way to use a child safety seat with this article.
Read how to escape from your vehicle if safety belts or doors become inoperable following an accident. AND, how an EID (Emergency Instruction Device) named SafetyMate(TM) can help save lives in case of a medical emergency.
Recently watching a touching video on You Tube educated me on the importance of keeping a child in a 5-point harness for as long as possible. Britax is one of the few companies that offers the harness to 65-80 pounds.
I'd never heard of a Suzuki until I completed a book signing last year. After renting one Grand Vitara, drooling over the GL7 at a car show, and buying a Forenza, did my Suzuki love wear off? Not in the least!
As we pack our K-12 kids up and get them ready for another school year, we need to be constantly thinking about their safety. This applies both to their travel to and from school and their safety while on school grounds.
Basic tips for choosing a safe car seat for your infant as well as web sites to purchase seats and accessories.
Keeping your child warm with a winter coat while harnessed in their car seat can have devastating effects. Learn about coat compression, how to make sure your child's coat is safe, and ways to keep your child warm without a winter coat.
The Britax Marathon is a bigger version of the Britax Roundabout with it's weight limit of 65 pounds.
The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Infant car seat is expensive but is it worth the extra money?
Finding a car seat for your new baby can be very hard, but there is no need to worry. There is a car seat out there for everyone.
Buying a good car seat may be quite difficult, and there are many different aspects you will need to consider before making a purchase.
A review of the Evenflo Triumph Premier Convertible Car Seat.
The Combi Centre DX infant car seat is a very nice car seat that includes features not included on most models.
Infant car seats are often confusing with all of their straps and hooks. Use this article to figure them out and not lose your insanity while installing one.
The Graco Snugride is rated highly for safety and is easy to use.
July 1, 2008, begins a new law regulating child car seat / booster seat requirements.
This article provides a review of the Deluxe Quilted Rear Seat Hammock which covers your entire backseat of the car while providing a cushioning ride for your pet and hair free car seats for you.
When it comes to ensuring children's safety, no expense or effort should be spared.
Wearing a heavy winter coat can pose a risk to a child riding in a child safety seat.
Car safety is important for all children, but especially kids with special needs. Read on for important tips on how to keep your child safe while in the car.
Minn. officers issued roughly 9,325 tickets to drivers not wearing seat belts during the 2-week "Click It or Ticket" campaign. With fines and fees of more than $100 for each violation, the boost to the state's coffers as a result of the campaign will be significant.
Teens are usually far more interested in cool features like satellite radio and custom speakers than about features that will work to keep them safe while driving their first car. You need to check and inspect your teen's first car for safety issues.
We will always worry about our children, but you can ease your mind after taking proper precautions to keep them safe in your vehicle.
Germs are found everywhere,including inside your car. Do you know where germs are most often found in a car? How do you get rid of these germs?
The Porsche Cayman, a two-door sports coupe, was first brought onto the market in the 2006 model year. Produced by the German-based company of Porsche AG, the Cayman is actually produced by the Finnish company Valet Automotive.
If you don't know everything there is to know about baby carrier safety, then you just might be putting you and your baby at risk!
Many of the every day items that mothers and care providers use for the precious babies in their care can pose a danger if the right precautions are not taken.
This is a review of the Compass Deluxe Folding Booster Seat. It is a great seat for the price.
Auto dealers across the US will be promoting child car safety this September.
The safety of your child depends on your knowledge of stroller safety. Knowing how to use your stroller correctly will minimize the chances of your baby being at risk.
A small car with the economical mileage of a motorcycle that is built for BIG people
As a former shelter counselor and a mother of three, I find that it is necessary to teach children safety methods through creative ideas to ensure that they "really" get the message.
Children Toy Safety is a very serious issue and all parents must remember this. There are some well-known guidelines to prevent injuries and loss of life. All parents need to avoid making the mistake of buying a toy that will be harmful to children.
It is easy to wash your car when you know the proper procedures and products. When your car has a shiny exterior and interior, you are protecting your automotive investment and you look and feel so much better!
Whether you own a brand new car or are trying to get the last few miles from the old clunker you bought years ago, these are some things you can do yourself and may need to know for your own safety and reliability in driving.
Selling your used car shouldn't be something you do on a whim. In the car industry, a simple repair might translate into thousands of dollars on resale. So before you start passing out flyers, try these simple tasks to prepare your used car for sale.
Buying a new car is, for many of us, a dreaded experience, ranking a little lower than getting a root canal. There's got to be a better way. Well there is, but it took me a long time to figure it out.
According to the CPSC, there have already been 6 more voluntary recalls involving children's products, ranging from visual math and reading aids in school, to infant toys, and even clothing and an infant car seat meant to protect babies.
According to the NHSTA, there is a way to position your side-view mirrors to eliminate blind spots. In addition, accidents can be reduced by over 17% when a convex side-view mirror is used.
Graco has recently issued some important safety tips for parents who are involved in carpools with young children.
Keeping your child rear facing in his car seat for as long as his seat allows is the safest way for him to ride.
Did you know that car accidents kill and injure more children than all major childhood illnesses combined?
If you have experienced a child with a burn from a seat buckle, you will be pleased to learn that a mother has invented a solution to this childhood danger.
If you desire a vehicle that is unique and will add something fun to those long jaunts to and from work, than you should consider installing neon lights under your car seat, which will give you are car a truly inspirational appeal.