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Hello Winter, Goodbye Coats!

Keep kids safe and warm in the vehicle this winter by saying goodbye to those winter coats!

Non-Regulated Products for Car Seats

Keep kiddos safe by steering clear of non-regulated products in their car seats!

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Rear Facing Car Seat Myths Busted

Here are eight commonly repeated myths about rear facing -- busted!

2023 Recall: Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 Car Seat

Posted on May 26, 2023

The Issue Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) and NHTSA announced a recall Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seats (in the color Desert Blue) for potential fraying of the LATCH webbing, as it did not comply with the minimum initial breaking strength in FMVSS213. Affected Baby Trend Hybrid models: Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat

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Britax Willow Brook Travel System Review

Posted on May 23, 2023

Britax first introduced ClickTight technology in 2013 (the same year this website was born!), they added this easy-to-use installation system to convertible car seats fairly soon after the Frontier was launched but didn’t add a rear facing only option to the product line — until now! We do find the non-ClickTight rear facing only Britax

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Cybex Cloud G LUX Rear Facing Only Car Seat Review

Posted on May 12, 2023
Cybex Cloud G LUX canopy extended

The Cybex family of rear facing only car seats are known for being quite plush, fairly easy to install and use, and fit most babies well, though they do tend to be a bit heavy and not particularly compact.  That family of seats has expanded to include the Cloud G LUX, which brings everything we

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Rear Facing Only Car Seats We Love (and why we love them!)

Posted on May 8, 2023

We’re often asked what our favorite car seats are. Usually, this question comes from a caregiver who is trying to choose a seat for the child in their life. The right answer is always “the car seat that fits your child, fits your vehicle, and you can install/use properly every time.” That’s always going to

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Car Seat Basics: Identifying a Counterfeit Car Seat

Posted on April 5, 2023

The car seat world is constantly changing, we work hard to keep up on the latest and greatest so we can help caregivers at every step in the process.  Unfortunately, we’re seeing a rise in something new and troubling — counterfeit car seats.  They look and act like car seats that meet or exceed the FVMSS213

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Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend N Ride Multimode Car Seat Review

Posted on March 29, 2023

The Grow and Go family of multimode car seats has grown again. Safety 1st has listened to caregivers who are looking for extra leg room for their kiddos and created the Grow and Go Extend ‘n Ride LX, which includes a leg extension panel. That same panel becomes a footrest for forward facing children, which

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Orbit Baby G5 Rear Facing Only Car Seat Review

Posted on March 22, 2023

Orbit Baby is a name that’s been around for some time — when my now-driving teenager was a baby, we strongly considered getting the rotating Orbit G series rear facing only car seat for her (we went with a Graco instead, they’re still around today, too!). Orbit took a break from the market for a

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2023 Recall: Maxi-Cosi Coral XP Rear Facing Only Infant Seat

Posted on March 22, 2023

The Issue Dorel Juvenile Group (Maxi-Cosi) issued a recall of Maxi-Cosi Coral XP infant seats for the inner carrier failing to meet FMVSS213 standards for labeling and design. NHTSA found several noncompliances related to the design and labeling of the Coral XP’s inner carrier including Installation, Labeling, Printed Instructions, and Dynamic Procedure. Coral XP’s child

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Evenflo Shyft DualRide Rear Facing Only Car Seat Review

Posted on March 12, 2023
Evenflo Shyft DualRide

When our friends at Evenflo let us know that there was a new rear facing only car seat on the way, I was definitely ready to take on the challenge of reviewing it. I didn’t know much about what was headed my way, but imagine my great surprise when a car seat that’s also a

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2023 Recall: Safety 1st and Maxi-Cosi Rear Facing Only Seats and Bases

Posted on March 9, 2023

The Issue Dorel Juvenile Group (manufacturer of Safety 1st and Maxi Cosi seats) has issued a recall with NHTSA on certain rear-facing only car seats due to lower anchor (LATCH) failure. Immediately discontinue the use of lower anchors when installing the seats listed below with the base. Owners may continue to use their car seat

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