Britax Marathon 70 Judged the Best Convertible Car Seat
Written by drbob on January 25, 2012 – 6:10 pm -It's one of the most expensive car seats on the market, but expert and user reviews agree it's also the best. Because of the Britax Marathon 70's high weight limits (40 pounds rear-facing, 70 pounds front-facing), you'll… expandbe able to use this car seat for much longer than competing models. Safety features include new steel bars to stiffen the frame and internal "SafeCells" designed to collapse and lower the seat's center of gravity to keep it stationary during a crash. Convenience features include the ability to change the harness height without rethreading the straps, a big plus for parents. The downside, other than the high price, is this car seat's bulk and heft, which may make it a tight fit for small cars. If you want something... more
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Britax Roundabout 50 Classic Judged the Best Convertible Car Seat Under $200
Written by drbob on January 25, 2012 – 6:05 pm -The Roundabout 50 Classic is the least expensive car seat from Britax, the brand rated as best most often in reviews. In crash tests and car seat reviews, the Roundabout has proven itself one of the safest car seats on… expandthe market, and parents say it is easy to install and use. The Roundabout can be used in the rear-facing position for babies up to 35 pounds; in the front-facing position, the Roundabout 50 Classic is rated for kids up to 50 pounds. This car seat is smaller and less bulky than the Britax Marathon 70 (*Est. $280), which can be used for kids up to 70 pounds. If you want to spend even less, the Cosco Scenera (*Est. $50) has fewer features, but it's also highly regarded, and it costs more than two-thirds less than the Britax... more
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Tips on selecting a car seat
Written by drbob on April 4, 2011 – 5:58 pm -A car seat is one of the most important purchases for new parents and you need to get it before your baby is born. Read More →
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Advice on selecting the best car seat for your precious cargo
Written by drbob on April 4, 2011 – 5:54 pm -An infant car seat is one of the most important purchases for new parents. You want one that provides maximum protection for your precious cargo and is easy to use. Consumer Reports has advice on what to look for. Read More →
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Why your 2-year-old should face rearward in the car
Written by drbob on February 27, 2011 – 7:57 pm -By Tara Tuckwiller Forget the old 1-year rule. The American Academy of Pediatrics now says you shouldn't turn your child's car seat forward-facing until at least age 2 or later. In fact, an article published in the June 2009 issue of the British Medical Journal points out that children up to age 4 are much safer in rear-facing car seats. Our latest report on convertible car seats thoroughly analyzes the new crop of seats designed to keep kids rear-facing as long as possible. Sounds difficult, doesn’t it? Especially, when your child’s little legs look cramped, the one-year, 20-pound guideline to make the switch to face forward appears to be a comfort godsend. But fight the urge to do so, warns ConsumerReports.org, as "it potentially exposes... more
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CHILD CAR SEAT SAFETY VIDEO
Written by drbob on February 6, 2011 – 12:21 am -CHILD SEAT SAFETY VIDEO Read More →
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Car Safety Seat Checkup
Written by drbob on January 25, 2011 – 10:39 am -Using a car safety seat correctly makes a big difference. Even the "safest" seat may not protect your child in a crash unless it is used correctly. So take a minute to check to be sure. Does your car have air bags? • Never place a rear-facing car safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a front passenger air bag. If the air bag inflates, it will hit the back of the car safety seat, right where your baby's head is, and could cause serious injury or death. • The safest place for all children to ride is in the back seat. • If an older child must ride in the front seat, a child in a forward-facing car safety seat with a harness may be the best choice. Just be sure the vehicle seat is moved as far back from the dashboard (and the... more
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How to Install a Car Seat Properly
Written by drbob on January 25, 2011 – 9:44 am -Is Your Child Seat Installed Properly? You might be surprised to learn that more than two-thirds aren't. Here's why, and how you can fix the problem. Once the straps on a child seat are snugged up tight, most parents drive away confident that their son or daughter is safe and secure. But here's a startling fact that should shake that confidence: Seven in 10 child safety seats are being misused. Results of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study of 5,000 children riding in vehicles found that more than 70 percent were in seats that were either inappropriate for the child or were incorrectly installed, even though 95 percent of the parents thought their child was secured safely. The agency is pushing to raise awareness of this issue... more
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CHILD SEAT SAFETY
Written by drbob on January 25, 2011 – 9:33 am -CHILD SEAT SAFETY Read More →
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