Choosing a Car Seat

When you are pregnant, you will definitely need to purchase a car seat. You may include an infant seat on your baby registry for your shower. You won’t be able to bring the baby home from the hospital without one. The car seat is one of the most important purchases you will make for your newborn. When selecting a car seat, make sure it will fit your newborn infant. Also, be sure the seat you choose will fit in your car. You will want a seat that will be easy to install and operate once installed. Consider all these factors … Continue reading

Should Your Child Still Be In A Booster Seat?

As I was traveling down the road with my kids, I glanced up and there was a brand new billboard in our little city specifically promoting the use of booster seats. The message was clear: kids less than 4’9” tall need to be restrained in a booster seat. I live in a state with pretty lax car seat laws. In fact we have NO booster seat laws at all. Children in my state can go from car seats to regular safety belts without penalty of law. And while I have always practiced safety above and beyond my state’s laws, seeing … Continue reading