Don’t let the sleep slump ruin car seat safety for your kids. As parents we’ve all seen it, right? And we cringe at the sleep slump. Are there […]
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Losing the Pregnancy Weight Safely
We’ve all seen it right? Those celebrities who pop back into shape weeks after having a baby. How do they lose the pregnancy weight? And is it healthy? Safe? Most women of average weight should expect to gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. A pregnant woman can lose up to 12 pounds during delivery; weight of baby plus amniotic fluid and placenta. But what about losing the rest of the pregnancy weight? And of course we’re mom’s now, we have to lose the weight safely. […]
Obese children and Car Seats
Car seats are required by law. Even more importantly, car seats save kids’ lives. But it’s not always easy to find car seats for heavy or obese children. […]
Air Bags and Car Seat Safety
Air bags are designed to provide extra protection to vehicle occupants during a crash. As a supplemental safety feature designed for adults, we have to consider the effects […]
When can a child sit in the front seat of the car?
Age 13. Bam. Done! The child in the photo below is too young to sit in the front seat. He would be safer to be in a booster […]
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Family Car Safety Features To Consider When Buying
Every year, car manufacturers roll out new vehicles that include advanced family car safety features and innovative technology. With so many options, it might seem overwhelming to find the right car for you and your family. […]
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Car Crash Dynamics: Why Buckling Up Is Important
We never wake up in the morning and think, “Hmmm, today I think I’ll get into a car crash, seems like a good day for it.” No. We […]
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5 Leading Causes of Car Crashes
Motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately very common in the United States. Driving safely and following traffic laws reduce the risk of your getting into a car accident. However, the frustrating truth is that you cannot be assured that all the other drivers on the road do the same. […]
Unrestrained Occupants: What Happens in a Car Crash
You’ve probably seen families riding down the highway with small children who are not in a car seat and older children not wearing a seat belt. And you’ve probably wondered how do parents and caregivers get to a point where they compromise safety to this extent. Maybe you remember when you were growing up, people were nowhere near as vigilant about car safety as today. […]
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Have You Ever Heard of Seat Belt Syndrome?
What?! Seat belt syndrome? What is that?! Before we get into explaining seat belt syndrome, let’s talk about safety tips. We’ve all read the stats (and if you […]
