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C Is For Cherishing Cars
Much to mama's chagrin, c is not for cocktails. Well, at least when it comes to nursery decor, and anyone who thinks otherwise might want to read Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay. Much like the non-drinking transition during pregnancy, switching from butterflies to cars requires a shift in gears.
Toy Box: Automoblox
Encouraging your lil wrecking crew to have at a brand new toy may sound like a recipe for disaster, but that's just what the team behind Automoblox had in mind when they developed their line of vehicles. Each automobile comes with a wooden body and plastic wheels, windows and people that are interchangeable between vehicles. Using a color and shape coding system, the plastic pieces can be used to create new, modern designs each time.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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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.
You Know You're a Mother When: Sitting One Out
As a mom, I have learned that one can expect the unexpected at any time. This past Saturday started out with high hopes and promises. To get our day started, I took my tots to a jumpy house birthday soiree that was blessed with clear blue skies and red velvet cupcakes.
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?
Mommy Dearest: Do I Tip the Officer Who Installs Our Car Seat?
Mommy Dearest,
This weekend, I am having my baby-to-be's car seat installed by a police officer. Once the task is completed, should I tip him? I feel awkward not offering something for the service.
Lil Find: Babbaco
When it comes to baby products, it seems that everything has already been invented. Cushions for car seat straps, mixers for bottles of formula, swaddle blankets for dummies, and loads of other contraptions. So when I see something totally new and creative, I tend to have a, "Why didn't I think of that?"
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.
Lil Tip: When Kids Get Sick in the Car
Once when my aunt was queasy in the car and they couldn't pull over, my grandmother passed her hat back for the child to throw up in.
While I've never tried that trick, in a pinch I've caught vomit in my hands, my skirt, a blanket, a box, and a shopping bag.
Unless your tot gets carsick, you probably won't have too many of these situations.
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