Wendy Thomas, Author at Car Seats For The Littles

Graco Nautilus 65 LX 3-in-1 Review

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

The Graco Nautilus 65 LX 3-in-1 car seat is a forward facing only combination seat that functions as a 5 point harness, high back booster, and backless booster.

The Graco Nautilus 65 LX/65 DLX/80 Elite 3-in-1 car seat is a forward facing only combination seat that functions as a 5 point harness, high back booster, and backless booster.

In the past we have reviewed the Graco Nautilus, but Graco has revamped the Nautilus into the Nautilus 65 LX/65 DLX/80 Elite. Instead of having the Nautilus and the Graco Argos, Graco has merged the two different seats into one seat. Our review will give you an in-depth look at this updated seat.

RECARO ProRide/Performance Ride Tether RECALL

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

On September 15, 2015, RECARO announced a recall on their ProRide and Performance Ride convertible seats made between April 9, 2010 and June 9, 2015.RECARO is contacting registered owners and states there have been no injuries due to their concern and the seats still pass testing. Please continue to use your seat as per your instruction manual.

Car Seat Basics: Disposing of Unusable Car Seats

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

It happens. For whatever reason, you car seat cannot be used again. It might have expired, been involved in a recall that requires its destruction, or has been crashed. So now what to do with this hunk of plastic, fabric, and nylon that once protected a child?

Car Seat Basics: Head Slump, oh no! Or no Biggie?

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

When we are handed our mewling bundles for the first time, we are told to support their heads and keep their heads back. They have no head control forward or backward, so support their head. Support their head. Keep their head back, but support their head.

After that is drilled into us, it’s no wonder we have parents buying new car seats or rearranging everything to do away with head slump.

When to use a Locking Clip

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

For many years, a locking clip was used to lock all lap and shoulder belts when installing a car seat. This was the only available method for locking the belt. Today, there are a number of other options available.

Car Seat Basics: Checking for Belt Path Movement

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

You want less than one inch of movement when you give it a firm handshake at the belt path with your non dominant hand.” I have said that statement many times to parents and caregivers. It’s one of those times where I wish English had a few more words so I could describe that in the same detail, but with less verbosity.

What does it mean, though? Let’s go through it a bit at a time.

State Law Update: New Jersey

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to pass a law requiring that all children under age two years who are less than 30 pounds be rear facing.

Leaving the Hospital with a Convertible Car Seat

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Wendy Thomas

Leaving the hospital in a convertible car seat

A very common question that Child Passenger Safety Technicians are asked is whether or not new parents can take their baby home in a convertible car seat. They’ve heard that hospitals require a rear facing only seat and they won’t be allowed to go home.