The start of fall brings cooler, more comfortable temperatures after months of blistering summer heat. Most parents know the dangers of leaving their child in a hot car during the summer, but may not be aware of the hidden heat danger during the cooler months. Tragically, in the United States, more than 900 children have …
What to Do with Your Car Seats after a Crash
Being involved in a crash, even a minor one, is a nerve-racking experience. It’s even scarier if your kids are involved. Luckily, if your car seats are installed and used properly, you can rest assured they will do their job to protect your most precious cargo. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates …
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Non-regulated Products – What Does This Mean?
Protecting your most precious cargo is one of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver. There are hundreds of items on the market that appear to be safe, but may actually be putting your child at an increased risk for injury or death. These items include items such as: mirrors, …
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From Car Seat to Seatbelt
Too many parents and caregivers are in a hurry to move their child to the next car seat stage, when proper protection is vital. Car crashes remain a leading cause of death for children, but proper use of car and booster seats can reduce a child’s risk of death by up to 71 percent. That’s …
Aleisha’s Story: Why Car Seats Are Critical
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. That’s what Aleisha McKeeby of Lake Mary, Fla., learned this past June, when she was involved in a head-on collision with her two young daughters in the car. She shared her story with us – and offered her take on why proper car seats are so …
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Properly Installed Car Seats Save Lives
Car seats save lives. Period. “I’m actually a car seat geek,” said Tanya from Columbus. She thoroughly read the manufacturer’s installation recommendations and considered herself an expert when she and her husband, Steve, had their first child. But after the birth of their second daughter, she relinquished control and sent Steve on a mission for …