CSFTL, Author at Car Seats For The Littles

Leaving on a Jet Plane – The CSFTL Guide to Safe Air Travel with Children

Posted on December 20, 2013 by CSFTL

Traveling with children can be a fun and exciting time. Many parents dread flights they might take with their children because of the long confinement, tight quarters for diaper changes, or unwanted bathroom needs at inconvenient times. The thing that many parents forget to consider is the safety aspect of flying; they assume that since the FAA doesn’t require seats for children under two that their most precious cargo is perfectly safe while flying.

Summer Infant Prodigy Review

Posted on December 9, 2013 by CSFTL

*This seat has been discontinued* Technology is changing everyday in the car seat world. The Summer Infant Prodigy rear facing only seat isn’t lacking in the technology department with its built-in computer for ease of installation. Check out our test drive of this technologically advanced infant seat.

The Ultimate Car Seat Guide for New Parents

Posted on December 8, 2013 by CSFTL

The Ultimate Car Seat Guide for New Parents

Congrats, you’re going to be a new parent! Things are constantly changing in the newborn world, so even if this isn’t your first, there’s still a lot to learn. To help you mark at least one thing off your list, we’re going to help with narrowing down that dreaded car seat decision.

Orbit Baby G2 Review

Posted on November 21, 2013 by CSFTL

In the market for a very unique and interesting rear facing only car seat? The Orbit Baby fits this category to a ‘T’.

Car Seat Basics: Help! My Car Seat’s Box is Beat Up!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by CSFTL

Frequently, on our Facebook group page, parents ask about torn, dented, or otherwise damaged car seat boxes that have been delivered in. Sometimes these boxes are pretty beat up looking. The good news is that the cardboard boxes, even though they seem flimsy, are actually designed to protect the item they contain during the shipping process.

Look how far we’ve come in the car seat world!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by CSFTL

Look how far we've come in the car seat world!

Ever wonder how car seats came about and what choices parents had at the beginning of production? We’ve been given the chance to review a seat from back in 1978 and would like to cover some of the basics of what has changed since we were kids.

How much Headroom? A Height Comparison of Rear Facing Convertible Car Seats

Posted on November 10, 2013 by CSFTL

Rear facing is the safest way for kids to ride in the car, no doubt about it. Ideally, kids should ride rear facing until they are 3-4 years old. Most convertible car seats on the market now will easily fit the average 3-year-old rear facing, however, all seats are not created equal in terms of height room. A rear facing seat is generally outgrown when the child’s head is 1″ from the top of the shell or they reach a stated height limit (of course, there are exceptions to both these rules; it’s important to follow the instructions for your specific seat) so the height of the shell is an important number to take into consideration.

Triple Play Products Sit ‘n’ Stroll Review

Posted on November 10, 2013 by CSFTL

Looking for the easiest way to travel via airlines with child, child seat, and everything else? Triple Play Products came up with an innovative child safety seat and stroller combination with the hope that it would save all the hassles of airline travel with children.

Safety 1st onBoard and onBoard Air 35 Review

Posted on November 1, 2013 by CSFTL

The Safety 1st OnBoard 35 and Onboard 35 Air rear facing only car seats are packed with features that make it easy to use, long-lasting, and coming in well under $150, friendly on the wallet.

Diono Radian RXT Review

Posted on October 29, 2013 by CSFTL

**Discontinued** The Diono Radian worked well in three across and tight spaces. Visit https://csftl.org/diono-radian-3rxt-review/ for a review of a newer version of these seats.