You’ve prepared your vehicle and double-checked the car seats. Your bags are packed and safely secured. Are you ready to hit the road? Planning a road trip with littles in tow can be a daunting task. The unfortunate reality is that getting from point A to point B will take longer than it did in
“The best car seat is the one that fits the child, fits the vehicle, and that the caregiver can use correctly every time.” As CPSTs, we often repeat this mantra when asked about seat selection. But even a seat that’s an excellent fit for a child and vehicle does no good if it’s not used
A few years ago we published our best tips for stopping car seat escape artists. But what do you do when you can’t manage to get your Little buckled into their seat in the first place? This may seem preposterous to caregivers who have never been through the struggle with their kids, but it’s a
The Issue CYBEX has issued a recall for the Sirona M convertible car seat. A child may pick pieces of foam from the child seat head rest pad, which presents a choking hazard. The seats that are part of this recall were manufactured between 11/03/2017 and 08/31/2018. The Fix CYBEX will mail a free kit
The Recall Clek’s Foonf and Fllo convertible car seats were part of a recall because loose pieces of foam can present a choking hazard to a child, increasing the risk of injury. The remedy is that Clek will provide a molded plastic insert that prevents access to the foam, along with instructions on how to
You’d never consider getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But you may, unknowingly, do something equally dangerous. You might even do it on a regular basis. Researchers estimate that going 17-18 hours without sleep mimics a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%. Pulled an all-nighter to finish a work project,
