car seats
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When Picking Out A Car Seat, Follow The AAP’s Safety Recommendations
A disturbing report published today by ProPublica about the safety of belt-positioning booster seats sold by Evenflo and other companies serves as an important reminder for parents: Always follow the American Academy of Pediatric’s guidelines for car seat safety first. A manufacturer’s recommendation for height and weight minimums may not be as safe as they…
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Cut The Straps Of Your Expired Car Seat
In researching how to recycle a car seat, I’ve learned that it is quite the process. You can look for a local recycler that will accept it, but with new regulations from China, these programs are now rare. Sometimes, the most reasonable option is to throw it away. If you are doing so, first cut…
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How To Stop Your Kid From Trying To Escape Out Of A Car Seat
For a car seat to work properly in the instance of an accident, your child must be, well, in the thing. The shoulder straps must be in the correct position and snug on their body.
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You’re Carrying Your Baby’s Car Seat All Wrong
We all know how to carry an infant car seat, right? You loop your arm through the handle, rest it on the inside crook of your elbow, and let it hang. Then later you pop an Panadol for the wrist, neck and back pain induced by dragging around at least 9kg at an awkward angle.