The ratings on convertible carseats are in and . . . Consumer Reports agrees with the Blog! No, it’s really not *that* cold yet, but it is nice to have the publication that many parents trust agree with you on what the best convertible seat may be (see our Recommended Carseats page). Before I get [...]
On Friday, January 27, 2012, Britax announced a voluntary recall of all Chaperone infant carseats manufactured between September 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011. The model numbers included in the recall are E9L692J, E9L692K, E9L692L and E9L692M. All Chaperone infant seats made before 9/1/2010 or after 4/30/2011 are not affected by this potential issue. However, I [...]
Something lite to start your weekend:
The Graco Turbo backless received a “Check Fit” rating by the IIHS in recent testing. Graco identifed a simple way to improve the fit of the shoulder belt, resulting in what should be a Best or Good rating once retested. This fix involves the included shoulder belt guide strap. Instead of attaching it to the [...]
I don’t know what made me do it. I try to mind my own business most of the time. I mean, sure, I look in other cars to see what carseats are being used–that comes with the territory. But I don’t get involved. I know other techs personally who have had parents go ballistic on [...]
In Part I, I discussed how we wound up visiting Dorel’s Technical Center for Child Safety in Columbus, Indiana and what they accomplish there. It’s quite the impressive place and after thoroughly enjoying the little trip down carseat memory lane they have on display, it was time to move on to the next stop on [...]
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