car seat safety Archives

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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Unrestrained Occupants: What Happens in a Car Crash

24 (22 ) Sep

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

27 (28 ) Aug

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 […]

Why do Car Seats Expire? (Is it a conspiracy?)

09 (20 ) Apr

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 […]

Go to the Firehouse for a Car Seat Check. Right?

19 (19 ) Sep

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.) […]

Car Seat Best Practice, Proper Use and Reality

05 (20 ) Sep

Where does your car seat practice fall? Likely somewhere in between car seat best practice and legal minimums. Car Seat Best Practice according to NHTSA: versus “Proper Use” […]

Car Seat Laws for Older Kids, Are They Working?

28 (20 ) Mar

As a parent, car seats have been a part of your life since your child came into the world. You’ve followed the guidelines from rear-facing to forward-facing, and mastered the ins and outs of seat belt attachments and anchors. Your children are likely to be pros at the routine. […]

Rear-facing recommendations, are they changing?

31 (07 ) Jan

Yes, in as much as the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that babies should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum height and weight allowed by […]

Road Safety 101: How to Stay Safe When Traveling With Your Family

26 (20 ) Jul

Traveling with your family offers a chance to bond with one another. With each mile driven, new memories are made. Parents of small children know the importance of spending quality time together. After all, kids are small once. In a matter of no time, they’re grown and off doing their own thing. […]