NHTSA Proposes Side-Impact Crash Testing for Car Seats
On January 22nd, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filed for proposed changes to the federal motor vehicle safety standards for child-restraint systems. For the first time, the...
View ArticleEmma’s Inspirations
When our daughter Emma was an infant, we moved into our new house. As parents of six children, we were very excited about getting to this new house and getting some much needed unloading done! Pulling...
View ArticleS.A.F.E.R Child Seat Covers
To clean most child car seats covers requires complete removal of the car seat from the vehicle. As a result, there are two groups of parents, those who are constantly taking their child’s car seat out...
View ArticleA Question on Vehicle Booster Seats Answered
Several years ago I wrote a post on booster seats (I’m 9 Years Old – Do I Really Still Need a Booster Seat?) about how my then 9 year old son didn’t want to keep using a booster seat in the car because...
View ArticleVideo: Stairs, Water & More – Preventing Child Accidents at Home
Katrina Phillips of the Child Accident Prevention Trust explains how to make your home childproof and prevent avoidable accidents. Editor’s Note: Video Highlights There are hazards all around the home....
View ArticleThe Other Gifts We Give Our Kids
There are many traditions at this time of year that involve parents giving their children presents – whether obviously or through Santa subterfuge! But there are many gifts we give our kids throughout...
View ArticleChild Safety Seats – Take it From a Fireman
Seatbelts and chld safety seats save lives but too often they are not used or not used properly. Find the right seat for your child at each stage of development & who to go to to ask for help with...
View ArticleWhat New Parents Need to Know About Car Safety
As a new parent, baby safety is your top priority – and keeping your newborn safe in the car is most likely on your mind. Here’s what you need to know about safety on the road. Be car-seat safe. You...
View ArticleNew Florida Car Seat Law: Car Seats Up to 6TH Birthday!
2015 changes to Florida's child passenger safety laws extend the requirements for car seats and booster seats until a child's 6th birthday. The post New Florida Car Seat Law: Car Seats Up to 6TH...
View ArticleThe WarmMe: The Safe Car Seat Winter Coat Alternative
Recognizing that heavy coats and car seats were dangerous but wanting to keep her kids warm in Michigan winters a mom invented a safe car seat winter coat alternative for her kids... The WarmMe was her...
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