Featured
Car Safety
Sugar Editorial Picks
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.
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?
Lil Links: Should Children Be Allowed to Ride Shotgun?
- Should kids be allowed to ride shotgun? — Parent Dish
- How to survive the first weeks of motherhood with some semblance of your sanity — Alpha Mom
- Woodpeacker walker puts tiny steps on the green map — Inhabitots
- Sandbox time for Sammy Black — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Kate Winslet and kids wrapped up in New York — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- iPhone apps target new parents — Fit Pregnancy
- Let's sleep on it — The Poop
- Balancing work and motherhood — Momversation
Other Search Results
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.
Car Decals With a Purpose: Bark Buckle Up Safety Kit
Summer usually is the time for family road trips and, for most, this includes your four-legged family members as well. I hate to put this out there, but if by chance you get into an accident with your pet in the car (knock on wood, this hasn't happened), first responders can have a heck of a time trying to get you out of a mangled car safely, which can become even more difficult if they have a scared or injured pet on their hands.
First off, pets should always be belted in for their (and your) own good, but adding this Pet Safety Kit into the mix can help even more.
Mommy Alert! Check Your Car Booster Seat For Safety
If your child has outgrown their carseat and rides in a booster, take a look at this recent report. For the first time, the transitional seats that youngsters ride in were tested. And, the results for some mainstream brands aren't great.Safety Steps: Running in the Dark
The end of daylight saving time means that many of us will be running in the dark. For safety reasons, try going on a morning run instead. Wake up at the same time you did during DST and use that "extra" hour for an outdoor run.
Lil Tip: Car Safety
If your kids aren't in the car, make sure you designate a spot in front of the garage or driveway where they should stand when a vehicle approaches. While growing up, it was an automatic for my siblings and me to wait on the landing in our garage when a car was pulling in or out. And today with more and more parents driving SUVs, the likelihood of a tot getting stuck in a blindspot increases.
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.
Pros and Cons of the Stationary Bike
I love riding my bike outside, but if it's raining or too dark out, the stationary bike is a great option for me. Since it may not be the most popular cardio machine at the gym, there's usually one available. Here are some pros and cons to think about when hopping on one.
More on LilSugar
Fall Award Season
Top Brands
Dries Van Noten
Lacoste
Marciano