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 […]
Tag: car seat safety
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 […]
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. […]
4 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe in the Carpool
The start of the school year signals the return to the hustle and bustle of busy days with packed schedules. With mom and dad off to work or trying to get other errands taken care of, it is nearly impossible for parents to be everywhere with all of their kids.
Hence the reason that carpooling has become an essential function in the lives of many families across the country. Whether it involves taking kids to and from school or shuttling them back and forth between extracurricular activities, carpooling can help your day run a little smoother. […]
3 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Riding the School Bus
Starting school is a new and exciting time for your child, and part of that is riding the school bus. If they’ve never traveled without you before, this may be a scary step for them. If your child will be getting the bus, here’s three tips to help them get ready for the bus ride every day. […]
Traveling With Children in RVs
This post includes affiliate links. Aaaahhhh. Summer travel time, which includes family road trips and perhaps traveling with children in RVs. RV camping is a great way for […]
Checklist for Your Family Road Trip: Car Seats and More
Summer is here — and what a ride it’s been to get here. If you are planning a family road trip this summer — and many are to avoid air travel — we have a checklist and tips for you. […]
Why do Car Seats Expire? (Is it a conspiracy?)
More and more it seems that things are just not built to last any more. Even car seats. Most every parent has heard that car seats have expiration […]
When Grandparents Transport Children
What Do Grandparents Need to Know About Car Seats? When grandparents transport children, they want to keep those kids safe too. But they don’t always know the best […]
Go to the Firehouse for a Car Seat Check. Right?
Wrong. Well, really, it depends. First thing is first: Get your car seat checked, even if you think you have it installed and are using it right! (Studies show 96% of parents think they did it right, while 75% of children are found to be restrained incorrectly.) […]
