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Freakonomics Authors Say Car Seats Can Be as Effective as Seat Belts
Maybe our parents weren't so wrong after all. At least that's what the authors of SuperFreakonomics would have us believe. Moms and pops take every precaution to protect their wee ones from harm, including installing top of the line car seats with the highest safety ratings.
How Much Do You Know About Infant Car Seats
Lots of parents use their infant car seats for more than shuttling their wee ones around town. Babies sleep, eat and even relax in the slouched seats, but this may not be the best idea.
A new study in Pediatrics suggests that these car seats may put newborns at risk for decreased oxygen levels.
Tips on How to Pick a Car Seat For a Newborn
One of the things at the top of an expectant mom's checklist is to purchase a car seat, but often times she has no idea what to look for in terms of safety and design. Though five star safety ratings are helpful, there are some fairly simple aspects she may also want to take into consideration.
- First and foremost, mom should confirm the seat will function properly in her vehicle.
Clear View Carrier Cover: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Plastic bags come with warnings to keep them away from children due to suffocation risks, but what about a car seat cover designed to keep lil ones dry? The Clear View See-Through Carrier Cover ($16) is a waterproof vinyl cover that fits snugly over most car seats with its elasticized sides. With only a cut out for the face – allowing fresh air to get through – the product is said to protect from rain, wind and snow while keeping tots visible at all times.
Which Way Does Your Child's Car Seat Face?
Parents ready to let their tot look toward the dashboard may think twice about the car seat installation. A new study out in the British Medical Journal suggests parents should keep their children in rear facing car seats until age four.
Most mothers and fathers follow the guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics — that wee ones stay in rear-facing seats until age one and surpass 20 pounds.
Mommy Preview: Cybex Baby Goods Enter USA
One of Europe's leading baby goods manufacturers, Cybex, is making its first foray into the US market this Summer. Led by an 18-year veteran of the industry, who created the leading car seat in Germany and relaunched Maclaren in that market, Cybex plans to begin introducing its urban, fashionable strollers, car seats and baby carriers to specialty retailers in August. We were invited to a sneak peek of the line, and found it to be design-conscience and functional.
Seat Chiller: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Pools, flip-flops and sundresses are just a few reasons to adore warm weather. But along with those steamy days come hot seat belts and sweaty seats. Prevent burning baby with a blazing buckle by using a Baby Seat Chiller ($30).
Clek Car Seat Is My Pick For Best Booster
What preschooler doesn't want to shed the baby image of the harnessed cars seats and move to a backless booster like their friends use? Making the transition from five-point harness to a more mature one might be exciting for our mini me, but it's a bit nerve racking for us mamas. The makers of the Clek Olli booster seat have designed an exceptional model to eliminate parents' worries.
Have You Driven Without Your Child Secured in a Car Seat?
The ladies on The View were pretty upset when a recent episode of The Bachelor featured a young child riding in a limo without a car seat. While we don't know the specifics of the shoot, this is a situation many mamas have found themselves in. Whether it was an emergency situation or a conscious choice, have you ever driven with your child not secured in a car seat?
New Year's Resolutions: Be Careful While Driving
The car isn't just a mode of transportation for mothers, it becomes a place to multitask. A convenient setting to make quick calls, munch on a bit of breakfast or to swipe on mascara at stoplights. Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States so Evenflo has launched a campaign asking mamas to do their part in making vehicles safer.
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