I was a brand new mom of a nearly two-month-old when I first learned how winter coats could possibly have a devastating affect on car-seat performance. I had gone into my pediatrician’s office so proud of the care I had taken to dress my winter-born baby warmly. It was one of the coldest winters on ...
Now the kids are back in school and you have some free time to think and plan for the year, it’s beneficial for parents/guardians to reeducate themselves on what must be done to keep your little ones safe in the car. Often referred to as our most precious cargo, children can be strapped into a ...
Kyle David Miller’s parents described him as a “kind and compassionate soul.” He was a three year old who loved animals, Sponge Bob, and giving hugs and kisses. His life ended tragically on May 29, 2005, when another car hit their vehicle and he was ejected from his standard booster seat. The seat was a ...
Baby’s first birthday is both exciting and sad for many parents. It is amazing how fast the first year of baby’s life goes by. At the same time, it is amazing to see just how much your baby has grown and the new skills he or she has acquired. Now that your baby has reached ...
One of the best investments you can make to ensure your child’s safety is to purchase a quality car seat. The perk of a convertible car seat is that it will last your child from infancy to early childhood and beyond. With safety recalls running rampant, you may find yourself overwhelmed with where to start. ...
When my second child began to outgrow his infant car seat, I knew that I would soon need another convertible car seat. Because I already owned a Britax Roundabout and liked it so much, I decided to go with the bigger Britax Marathon because of its higher weight limit. The cost of a Britax Marathon ...
When choosing a convertible car seat for my oldest son as he began to outgrow his infant seat, I did a lot of research. One car seat manufacturer received many excellent reviews from both national consumer and safety organizations as well as from actual consumers. I knew that I had to try a Britax car ...
A change in Michigan’s law went into effect July 1, 2008, for child car seat and booster seat regulations. The Michigan law requires children to ride in booster seats until they reach their eighth birthday or until they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall, whichever comes first. Along with the new law, violators could face ...
