Comments for Seats and Strollers Blog http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog Useful information for parents that care Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:16:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Prevent TV Tipover and other dangers by Prevent TV Tipover and other dangers | Eddie Bauer Travel System http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/prevent-tv-tipover-and-other-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Prevent TV Tipover and other dangers | Eddie Bauer Travel System Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:16:32 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=151#comment-60 [...] Recently, there was a case reported by Westchester County, about a death of a four-year-old child, caused by a 32-inch tube television (the older, bulkier type of TV) when it fell off of a dresser. There were no charges filed (yet) but negligence could be assumed by the parents. This is a wake up call for all parents (including myself), that we need to take care of baby-proofing our homes and making sure large items and appliances, like TVs, can\’t be tipped over easily. Read More… [...] [...] Recently, there was a case reported by Westchester County, about a death of a four-year-old child, caused by a 32-inch tube television (the older, bulkier type of TV) when it fell off of a dresser. There were no charges filed (yet) but negligence could be assumed by the parents. This is a wake up call for all parents (including myself), that we need to take care of baby-proofing our homes and making sure large items and appliances, like TVs, can\’t be tipped over easily. Read More… [...]

]]> Comment on Prevent TV Tipover and other dangers by Prevent TV Tipover and other dangers | Safety 1st Strollers http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/prevent-tv-tipover-and-other-dangers/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Prevent TV Tipover and other dangers | Safety 1st Strollers Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:02:20 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=151#comment-55 [...] Recently, there was a case reported by Westchester County, about a death of a four-year-old child, caused by a 32-inch tube television (the older, bulkier type of TV) when it fell off of a dresser. There were no charges filed (yet) but negligence could be assumed by the parents. This is a wake up call for all parents (including myself), that we need to take care of baby-proofing our homes and making sure large items and appliances, like TVs, can\’t be tipped over easily. Read More… [...] [...] Recently, there was a case reported by Westchester County, about a death of a four-year-old child, caused by a 32-inch tube television (the older, bulkier type of TV) when it fell off of a dresser. There were no charges filed (yet) but negligence could be assumed by the parents. This is a wake up call for all parents (including myself), that we need to take care of baby-proofing our homes and making sure large items and appliances, like TVs, can\’t be tipped over easily. Read More… [...]

]]> Comment on Britax Boulevard CS Convertible Car Seat Review by Britax Boulevard CS Convertible Car Seat Review | Cosco Car Seats http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/britax-boulevard-cs-convertible-car-seat-review/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Britax Boulevard CS Convertible Car Seat Review | Cosco Car Seats Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:54:42 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=120#comment-50 [...] The Britax Boulevard CS Convertible Car Seat is a delightful addition to any car. It is a great car seat if you\’re looking for safety and comfort. Your baby will love it and so will you. Read More… [...] [...] The Britax Boulevard CS Convertible Car Seat is a delightful addition to any car. It is a great car seat if you\’re looking for safety and comfort. Your baby will love it and so will you. Read More… [...]

]]> Comment on GoGo Kidz Travelmate – A Must-Have If Traveling By Air by GoGo Kidz Travelmate - A Must-Have If Traveling By Air | Car Seats and Strollers http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/gogo-kidz-travelmate-a-must-have-if-traveling-by-air/comment-page-1/#comment-49 GoGo Kidz Travelmate - A Must-Have If Traveling By Air | Car Seats and Strollers Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:30:06 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=143#comment-49 [...] The GoGo Kidz Travelmate was the smartest purchase we have made in a long time. What this fine product does is turn your car seat into convenient rolling luggage, and it doesn\’t matter whether it\’s a convertible car seat, infant car seat, or booster seat (although I think they might have a different model for the booster seat). We used it with the Britax Marathon convertible car seat (and you know how big those Britax convertible car seats can get) and we were never so thankful as we were while walking through 6 mile long airport terminals, on our way from Madison, WI. Read More… [...] [...] The GoGo Kidz Travelmate was the smartest purchase we have made in a long time. What this fine product does is turn your car seat into convenient rolling luggage, and it doesn\’t matter whether it\’s a convertible car seat, infant car seat, or booster seat (although I think they might have a different model for the booster seat). We used it with the Britax Marathon convertible car seat (and you know how big those Britax convertible car seats can get) and we were never so thankful as we were while walking through 6 mile long airport terminals, on our way from Madison, WI. Read More… [...]

]]> Comment on New Safety Tips for Car Seats Series by Michelle http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/new-safety-tips-for-car-seats-series/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Michelle Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:42:00 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=137#comment-31 I've been receiving your newsletter emails since you launched and I love your new car seat safety tips! Some are pretty obvious but others, I would have never thought about at all. Glad to have read them. And the new car seat buying guide is very helpful! Looking forward to your next buying guide. I’ve been receiving your newsletter emails since you launched and I love your new car seat safety tips! Some are pretty obvious but others, I would have never thought about at all. Glad to have read them. And the new car seat buying guide is very helpful! Looking forward to your next buying guide.

]]> Comment on Rear Facing Car Seats – Safer than forward facing? by Jackie http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/rear-facing-car-seats-safer-than-forward-facing/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Jackie Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:47:08 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=34#comment-12 I just wanted to say a big "Thank you" for posting this video. There is a common misconception in this world today that babies are ready to be turned around at the magic age of 1 or 20 pounds. The truth is that the BARE MINIMUM is 1 years AND 20 pounds, not either or and that children aren't really ready to be turned yet. The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) now recomends that babies stay rear facing as long as possible. I still have my 27 month old happily rear facing and have no plans to turn his until he reaches the maximum height or weight limits on his Britax seat. Here is a DIRECT quote from the AAP website. 'A child who weighs 20 pounds or exceeds the height limit for the car safety seat before she reaches 1 year of age should continue to ride rear-facing in a seat with higher weight and height limits. It is best to ride rear-facing as long as possible.' Another key point to remember when using a rear facing seat is to remember to use the harness correct EVERY time. The straps should be AT or BELOW the shoulders for rear facing and AT or ABOVE the shoulders for forward facing. The chest clip should be at armpit level and the harness should be "as snug as hug". This means you should be able to fit two fingers under the straps but you should not be able to pinch any slack in the harness. This also include bulky snow suits and car seat add ons that don't come with the car seat. Using bulky snow suits or jackets interfere with the harness straps and actually compress during an accident allowing the child to be ejected from the car seat. Here is a GREAT video that I found on YouTube showing the the dangers and also provides some great tips for keeping babu warm this winter! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM1LJaOIu34 Safe travels! Jackie Mom to a 6.5 year old who still rides in a 5 point harness & a 27 month old who still rides rear facing! I just wanted to say a big “Thank you” for posting this video. There is a common misconception in this world today that babies are ready to be turned around at the magic age of 1 or 20 pounds. The truth is that the BARE MINIMUM is 1 years AND 20 pounds, not either or and that children aren’t really ready to be turned yet. The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) now recomends that babies stay rear facing as long as possible. I still have my 27 month old happily rear facing and have no plans to turn his until he reaches the maximum height or weight limits on his Britax seat.
Here is a DIRECT quote from the AAP website.
‘A child who weighs 20 pounds or exceeds the height limit for the car safety seat before she reaches 1 year of age should continue to ride rear-facing in a seat with higher weight and height limits. It is best to ride rear-facing as long as possible.’
Another key point to remember when using a rear facing seat is to remember to use the harness correct EVERY time. The straps should be AT or BELOW the shoulders for rear facing and AT or ABOVE the shoulders for forward facing. The chest clip should be at armpit level and the harness should be “as snug as hug”. This means you should be able to fit two fingers under the straps but you should not be able to pinch any slack in the harness. This also include bulky snow suits and car seat add ons that don’t come with the car seat. Using bulky snow suits or jackets interfere with the harness straps and actually compress during an accident allowing the child to be ejected from the car seat. Here is a GREAT video that I found on YouTube showing the the dangers and also provides some great tips for keeping babu warm this winter!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM1LJaOIu34

Safe travels!
Jackie
Mom to a 6.5 year old who still rides in a 5 point harness & a 27 month old who still rides rear facing!

]]> Comment on Introductions by Tim http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/introductions/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Tim Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:43:18 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=3#comment-11 Thanks Chris! Glad to hear it. If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to let us know by using our <a href="http://seatsandstrollers.com/contactus.php" rel="nofollow">Contact Page</a>. I'd be very interested in hearing about products/brands you would like to see added to our product catalog. I'm working on adding Britax car seats and strollers and they should be up this week. Thanks Chris! Glad to hear it. If you have any suggestions or feedback, feel free to let us know by using our Contact Page. I’d be very interested in hearing about products/brands you would like to see added to our product catalog. I’m working on adding Britax car seats and strollers and they should be up this week.

]]> Comment on Introductions by chris http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/introductions/comment-page-1/#comment-10 chris Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:39:11 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=3#comment-10 What great resources your site and blog are!! Keep up the good work! Chris and Clementine What great resources your site and blog are!! Keep up the good work!
Chris and Clementine

]]> Comment on General Car Seat and Stroller Product Recall Tips by seatsnstrollers http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/general-car-seat-and-stroller-product-recall-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-5 seatsnstrollers Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:30:36 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=24#comment-5 New blog posted! General Car Seat and Stroller Product Recall Tips - http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/genera... New blog posted! General Car Seat and Stroller Product Recall Tips – http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/genera...

]]> Comment on Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard by John http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/baby-jogger-recalls-strollers-due-to-fall-hazard/comment-page-1/#comment-3 John Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:15:31 +0000 http://seatsandstrollers.com/blog/?p=13#comment-3 Thanks for the information! I love the rss feed of the recall information in your sidebar. Really useful! Definitely bookmarking this blog! Thanks for the information! I love the rss feed of the recall information in your sidebar. Really useful! Definitely bookmarking this blog!

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