Whether you are staying home for this spring break or traveling with kids, we have ideas for you. Staying home this spring break: 1. Spend the day at a local museum. 2. Dress up in costume or stay in your jammies movie day. 3. Be a tourist in your own city; do something touristy you’ve…
Pregnant – Stop Driving?
Are you pregnant? Are you asking yourself, “when should I stop driving while pregnant or can I drive the whole pregnancy?” You can drive during your whole pregnancy as long as you feel comfortable and can safely maneuver the car. Some women find they are exceptionally tired and driving while sleepy is similar to driving…
Next Step: Harnessing
The next step after selecting the right child restraint and installing it, is harnessing. You are likely using a 5-point harness car seat, which contacts your child in strongest five points of the body: both shoulders, the hips and the crotch. A 5-point harness spreads the crash force evenly over the child. 1. If your…
Car Seat Installation
You’ve selected your car seat, now it’s time for car seat installation. According to Safe Kids, 75 % of parents get their car seat installation wrong. It’s understandable, there are a lot of factors to a proper install and every seat and car multiply those factors. Location Front seat or back seat? Obviously, car seats…
Selecting a Car Seat
Did you know that, according to Safe Kids, 75% car seats have some sort of mistake? Some studies say up to 90%. Either way car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for children ages 1 to 13. Selection is the first step. But which seat is the right car seat or the best…
Travel Safe with Kids 