Ouch – That Hurt!! The Real Deal On Toys In Car Seats!
Does the idea of getting in the car for Long Periods of Time with the kids bring a pit of dread in your stomach? You are not alone…. Let’s face it, kids can be hard to keep entertained, especially in the car but you can’t avoid car trips entirely. You have to live...
Lower Anchors vs Seat Belts – Safer Together? (Spoiler Alert: Usually – No)
Have you ever wondered if using both the Lower Anchors and a seat belt to secure the car seat would be safer? After all two layers of protection are better than one – right? The short answer is - it depends... You can use them at the same time ONLY if both...
How to Say YES to Watching the Grandkids (and NO to Babysitting Burnout)
Have you been asked to watch the little ones more and more frequently (like at the drop of a hat)? You’ve begun to dread the sound of the phone ringing knowing your day – as you planned it – is probably out the window…. Babysitting little ones is...
What Is The Top Tether And Are You Using It?
If you are like every other parent out there, you celebrate when you can finally switch from rear facing to forward facing. The downside? With the move there is a reduction in safety (more on this in an upcoming post) and another complicated car seat install. We’ve...
Car Seats Outside The Car: The Inside Scoop
Every parent knows car seats are an essential piece of hitting the road with the kids but what about all of the other places your kids are “in motion” - planes, trains, and, taxicabs are all tricky. You might sigh with relief with one less thing to worry about...
Car Seats & Summer Driving
Think Summer is the Safest Driving Season? Think Again. Winter can be dangerous for drivers. Think about it - icy roads, wind, snowy conditions and, of course, the days are shorter and the nights much longer. This cold weather pile-on can make driving a challenge for...