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I am going to admit something I really don't like to admit. I unknowingly put both of my children in danger. I didn't take car seat safety seriously. I wasn't informed. I didn't read the manual. I made a mistake. However, I am so very lucky that my mistake didn't cause anyone to be injured… Continue reading Common Car Seat Mistakes- Know Better, Do Better.
Top Ten “Must Have” Registry ItemsSo I have been asked a few times to make this list. I am going to highlight them by “what they are” and then I'll suggest one(or a few) of my favorite brands/models. Please realize every baby is different & every family is different so obviously what you need &… Continue reading Top Ten “Must Have” Registry Items
When shopping for a car seat mirror for my second child I had one major requirement. I wanted a mirror that I was confident would stay attached to the headrest in the event of an accident & wouldn't injure my son. I was happy to find the Brica Baby In-Sight Soft Touch Mirror. They clearly had… Continue reading Review #70: Brica Baby In-Sight Soft-Touch Mirror
Cosco Scenera NEXTThe Cosco Scenera NEXT is our "extra" seat. This seat is used for grandparents & dads cars as well as when we fly. The NEXT rearfaces from 5-40lbs and forward faces from 22-40lbs(must be 2 years old). It is a very simple seat, with a 5 point harness and a detachable cupholder. This… Continue reading Review #53: Cosco Scenera NEXT
Why should children fly with car seats?Recent news this week has struck about a flight to Bangkok in which severe turbulence caused at least 22 injuries including 3 babies who broke their spines. Babies under the age of two are allowed to be "lap babies" and children of any age are not currently required to use any… Continue reading Flying with Car Seats
The Mifold backless booster is truly a one of a kind product! This backless booster is so compact that it folds up and can fit in the front pocket of a backpack. This makes it perfect for a child to bring to school if they are going on a play date or getting picked up by… Continue reading Review #27: Mifold
Dawn loves her Graco Nautilus and so do I! This seat is wonderfully spacious, has two cubies for toys and a built in cup holder. It is a forward facing only seat for children 20-100lbs. It has 3 modes; Forward Facing Harness(20-65lbs, no younger than 2 years old). High Back Booster (30-100lbs), and Backless Booster (40-100lbs).… Continue reading Review #24: Graco Nautilus
When PJ was 6 months old we switched him from an infant car seat to the Graco 4ever. The 4ever is an “all-in-one” car seat. This means it can fit a child from 4-120lbs. It works in 4 modes; Rear facing (4-40lbs), Forward Facing Harness (20-65lbs, no younger than 2 years old), High Back Booster (30-100lbs)… Continue reading Review #23: Graco 4ever
The ColorfulCreationsCC Car seat safety reminder stickers are more about peace of mind than anything else. We have them on both sides of our spare car seat. It’s a reminder to grandparents, babysitters, and anyone not familiar with buckling PJ in the seat on proper car seat use. There is a lot to remember to… Continue reading Review #8: ColorfulCreationsCC Car Seat Sticker
Our BabyGreeters Car Seat Poncho is a MUST HAVE item daily in the winter! Not only is it adorable but it makes it so easy to keep PJ warm going to the car & avoid having to take off his coat to buckle him into his car seat. Their poncho has snaps all the way… Continue reading Review #7: BabyGreeters Car Seat Poncho
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