As a parent, I know that nothing can quite compare to the feeling you get from a great night’s sleep. Waking up rested can literally make all the difference in how you parent throughout the day and how productive you are able to be. So how can baby gates help you sleep better at night?As … Read more
Don’t panic! If you are like most parents, you want to protect your precious cargo in the best way you can. That means that you might be concerned if you have heard of toxic materials being used in the car seat manufacturing process. We understand those fears and want to give you a balanced perspective. … Read more
WHY? The reason for this is because, statistically, frontal crashes are the most common, meaning that most fatalities result from this type of scenario. Side collisions aren’t as likely to occur, but when they do, there is a disproportionately higher risk of death. Rear-end collisions do happen more often than side-impact crashes, but they are … Read more
A website called “Which?” publishes findings of important tests that they conduct on various products. They have identified 3 (out of 10) baby gates that have failed to meet their rigorous safety tests and have issued a warning to unsuspecting parents. They have asked for recalls to be issued, but their requests have fallen on … Read more
Ah! It’s time to play outside with your little one! But childproofing the outdoors brings a whole new set of safety rules. No matter whether you live in a suburban area with a small, fenced backyard, have a rural setting with a sprawling yard and garden, or have unique safety challenges, such as your own … Read more
Infant Carrier Car Seats First, let’s talk about your newborn. If you like the idea of being able to move your baby in and out of the car without unbuckling them first, you may want to begin with an infant carrier seat. Most of these seats won’t last you terribly long, especially if you have … Read more
What I learned is that I definitely didn’t know it all and that I wasn’t “doing it right” for most of my parenting years. That was disturbing to me because I had no idea how many mistakes I was making along the way. In fact, as my eyes began to open more and more to … Read more
The first thing I do is take a peek around the interior of the car to see if we’ve left any clutter hanging around from our previous ride. (I honestly try to clean out the car each time we get home, but when it’s cold and dark and I’m tired, sometimes that just doesn’t happen … Read more
But why? Is it because they want you to go out and buy a new seat just so they can make more money? No! Car seats are made with sturdy materials, but the components definitely age over time. Plastics break down and weaken with age. Metal can rust. Fabrics become worn and more prone to … Read more
Problem #1: I don’t know how I will fit 3 car seats across the backseat of my vehicle. It’s true that most car seats have a pretty wide profile and take up a lot of room! For this reason, some parents upgrade to a larger vehicle that has 3rd row seating so that car seats … Read more
