Safety Seat Squad

05/12/2026

Why should you keep you child rear-facing as long as possible?
To protect thier head, neck and spine!

Yet every day, children are turned forward-facing
long before they need to be.

Not because it’s safer.
But because it’s common.

In a crash, the difference is significant.
It comes down to how the forces are distributed.

Rear-facing absorbs and distributes the crash forces through the seat.
Forward-facing places more of those forces on the child’s body.

That is the difference.
And it matters.

Share this with someone who’s about to turn their child forward-facing

05/10/2026

To all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who buckle up little ones with love every day — thank you. Your care, attention, and protection make the world safer for children on every ride.

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the countless ways you keep your families safe, strong, and loved. From all of us at Safety Seat Squad, Happy Mother’s Day!

Honoring the Hands That Buckle with Care.

04/26/2026

This question came up at a recent car seat check. When is my child ready to loose the Booster?

If your child wants to ditch the booster seat, check his or her seat belt fit. If you can check off all six items on this list, they are ready to ride without a booster seat. Want to learn more about correct seat belt fit? Check out this FREE online course: https://bit.ly/4uLZ4Sq

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

04/25/2026

Safety first around here! Is your child using the right car seat for his/her age, weight and height? Use the NHTSA Car Seat Finder to learn more: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

04/21/2026

04/17/2026

Our technicians are available this weekend for free carseat checks. Lets check if your child(ren) are in the correct seats! If not you can take advantage of the Target Trade-In Program! Message Us to set up a time.

04/14/2026

All car seats sold in The U.S. and Canada undergo extensive crash testing, in all the different use modes. The crash test dummies you see here take the hits, so manufacturers can learn and ensure that the seat performs when your kiddo is sitting in it. Always be sure you follow instructions and see a Child Passenger Safety Technician with questions.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

04/06/2026

The 2026 Target Car Seat Trade-In event is scheduled for April 19 – May 2, 2026.

Customers can bring any old, damaged, or expired car seat to a local Target store and drop it into the designated drop-off boxes near Guest Services to receive a 20% off coupon via the Target Circle app.
*This is the best way to recycle ♻️ old unused seats*

Key Details for 2026:
What to Trade: ALL CAR SEAT TYPES(infant, convertible, booster), bases, or strollers, regardless of condition.

What You Get: A 20% off Target Circle bonus (valid for a limited time) on new car seats, strollers, high chairs, swings, rockers, and more.

How to Participate: Scan the QR code on the drop-off box using the Target app.

🗓Expected Future Events: A second trade-in event is anticipated in fall 2026 (typically mid-September to early October).

04/06/2026

Please check your carseat modle numbers and manufacture dates! Registering your seat is very important!

Lost the little card that came with the seat? You can Register online with the manufacturer. This information is for recalls purposes only.

⚠️Graco Recall ⚠️

Graco has issued a voluntary recall for select SnugRide Turn & Slide models made Jan–Mar 2026 due to a structural issue found in post‑production testing.

This does NOT affect the EasyTurn, Turn2Me, and all other SnugRide models.

Model numbers affected:
2231809 - Noir / Black
2231887 - Sandstone / Tan
2231806 - Mulberry / Girl-Plum
2231885 - Sandstone / Tan
2231881 - Noir / Black
2231884 - Noir / Black
2231810 - Base
2243083 - Modes next travel system with turn and slide

If your model number is listed, stop using the seat with the base immediately. The carrier can still be used without the base while you wait for your free replacement.

Replacement options include:
Snugride Snugfit DLX and base Maison
Snugride SnugFit Gotham and base
EasyTurn Solae
Turn2Me Brighton

*If you are registering a base-only product (model 2231810), you will receive SnugRide SnugFit base (2120612) only. Base-only registrations are not eligible for full car seat replacement options.

Visit:
https://recalls.gracobaby.com/
Owners can contact Graco at 1‑800‑345‑4109 for support.

03/31/2026

I LOVE ❤️ this tightening trick!
Do you need more help in getting the right fit for your child's car seat? Message us today!

We provide free car seat checks. Car seat safety is not only for parents and caregivers, its also great for grandparents, aunties and uncles!

03/25/2026

In Canada and the U.S., the chest clip isn’t part of the five‑point harness. It’s a pre‑crash positioner, that should be armpit level on the child.
Its whole job is simple:
➡️ keep the harness straps the correct distance apart
➡️ help the straps stay on the child’s shoulders before a crash

And here’s the part that surprises people:
🌍 Other countries don’t use chest clips at all.
Not because it’s unsafe, but because their seats are designed differently to do the same job without one.

So if you travel or see seats online without a chest clip, don’t panic. It’s not wrong. It’s not unsafe. It’s just a different engineering solution.