There has been buzz for a while about the new Prodigy car seat from Summer Infant. Darren wrote a bit about it after the ABC show last year, but now it’s closer to being a reality (it should hit shelves this summer). I had a chance to play with it at Lifesavers this past weekend, [...]
Greetings from the Lifesavers Conference! Heather, Jennie and I are enjoying a few beautiful days in warm, sunny Phoenix. Tonight Heather and I were honored to be included in a small, informal gathering of advocates invited to preview a new prototype convertible seat from Dorel - the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70! So what’s so special about this seat that it warrants making us [...]
The new 2011 NHTSA crash testing program hasn’t been favorable to a number of vehicles. In general, that’s a good thing. Tougher testing not only means more distinction among vehicles, but also gives manufacturers incentive to make cars even safer. In 2010 and earlier, most cars received only 4-star and 5-star ratings. With the new tests, some [...]
Any time a new recommendation from anything resembling an “authority” is released regarding the welfare of children, critics come out in droves to decry the advice. Sometimes, they have a legitimate concern. Other times, their reasoning is inherently flawed or purely emotional. For a background, be sure to read about the new AAP recommendations and check out [...]
Carseat and vehicle owner’s manuals can be confusing, at best. Policy statements from injury prevention experts can be just as bad. If you don’t follow safest practice guidelines, is your child really unsafe? Here’s what we know with no question, based on compelling statistics. Most kids who die in motor vehicle crashes are unrestrained. Simply using a [...]
Welcome to CarseatBlog.com! You’re here so you’ve obviously heard about the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regarding carseats and boosters. Perhaps you saw something on the news today or read a comment on facebook. You might be a little (or a lot) confused right now and are looking for some accurate info and helpful advice. We’re [...]
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