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
Most of the time, we’re loathe to join discussions around viral shares that aren’t based on the CPST curriculum or that lack data to support the assertions made in the posts. In many instances, these types of posts come from well-intentioned CPSTs or CPS advocates who might work alone. They might see something out of
Recall Notice Within days of us publishing this review, a recall was issued for this seat’s base. The temporary solution is to use the seat without the base, however, we had a lot of trouble determining where the recline angle indicator is on the carrier portion of this particular car seat. The baseless recline angle
The Issue Health Canada has determined that the use of “Child Secure Seatbelt Vests” and “Toddler Child Car Booster Seats” in a motor vehicle could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision. These products have been around for some time. They masquerade as actual safety devices but they do not meet
Have you ever installed your child’s car seat using the vehicle seat belt and realized that tightening the seat belt has caused the car seat to tilt? Tilting or tipping can be a common problem when installing a car seat with the vehicle seat belt if the belt is pulled the wrong way. It seems
“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
The name Rodi isn’t particularly new, we first met previous incarnations of this booster seat when it was the RodiFix and RodiAP, both of which were fan favorites in my house at the time. The Rodi AP won the popularity contest by a hair because it converted to a backless booster seat that worked well
Traveling with children is part of most families’ lives. We know how stressful it can be to select, install, and use those car seats or booster seats correctly on every ride. Adding a screaming infant or toddler on top of that stress can make even the simplest of drives a real challenge for everyone in
Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. (CTP) is recalling certain Cybex models of Aton, Aton Q, Aton M, Aton 2, and Cloud Q rear-facing infant seats due to an issue with the hex bar that adjusts the harness webbing. The Issue Columbus Trading-Partners USA, Inc. (the manufacturer of Cybex seats) is recalling the following rear-facing only infant
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
