Kids In Car Seats

01/22/2016

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/CPSC-NHTSA-and-Britax-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-Car-Seats/

The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.

12/11/2015

Interesting new study by Consumer Reports about when to move your baby from an infant carrier to convertible seat. http://www.consumerreports.org/convertible-car-seats/why-you-should-buy-a-convertible-car-seat-sooner-rather-than-later

You might be tempted to wait to buy a convertible child seat for your infant, if for no other reason than the convenience of using the detachable carrier. But the results of our recent tests—in addition to new safety guidelines and state laws—should encourage you to buy a convertible car seat by the…

10/14/2015

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/structural-weakness-found-in-recaro-performance-ride-child-seat

In Consumer Reports' latest tests of convertible child seats, the performance of the Recaro Performance RIDE raised safety concerns because of structural weakness.

10/10/2015

Good job, California! http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-extends-rear-facing-car-seat-6520452.php

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ chapters in California supported the bill, saying that rear-facing seats provide the best support for the heads and spines of infants in collisions. Children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to die or be severely injured in a vehicle accident if they are riding…

08/14/2015

Information on Britax recall of certain Clicktight convertible car seats...

CONSUMER SAFETY NOTICE: Please be advised that in our continued commitment to child passenger safety, Britax is conducting a voluntary safety recall on Advocate ClickTight, Boulevard ClickTight, and Marathon ClickTight model CONVERTIBLE car seats manufactured between August 1, 2014 and July 29, 2015. These car seats may contain a defect with the red harness adjuster button, which would pose a safety hazard. You can continue to safely use your ClickTight convertible car seat as long as you check and confirm that the shoulder harness straps remain tensioned when you secure your child in the seat.

Refer to the attached photo for the model numbers affected by this voluntary safety recall.

* If your model # IS NOT on the list, your car seat is NOT included in the recall.
* If your model # IS on the list and your car seat IS registered with Britax, we will be automatically sending you a remedy kit with further instructions within the next 7-10 business days.
* If your model # IS on the list and you are NOT registered with Britax, please register on-line at www.BritaxClickTightConvertibleRecall.com.

The www.BritaxClickTightConvertibleRecall.com page is intended to answer all of your questions pertaining to this recall. If you have further questions, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 (choose option 3) or for consumers outside of the U.S. and Canada please call 704-409-1699 or email Britax.Recall@britax.com.

08/04/2015

Ever been in a fender bender and wonder if you have to replace your car seats? Here are NHTSA's guidelines: http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/childps/childrestraints/reuse/restraintreuse.htm

NHTSA recommends that child safety seats be replaced following a moderate or severe crash in order to ensure a continued high level of crash protection for child passengers.

08/04/2015

07/31/2015

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/12/hot-cars-a-deadly-danger/index.htm

Who could leave a baby in a car unattended? Almost anyone. Consumer Reports shares tips to keep kids from suffering in hot cars.

07/30/2015

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/07/5-key-child-car-safety-developments/index.htm

The latest developments in child passenger safety that every parent should know.

07/27/2015

Tip: It's a good idea to have a sticker on the back of your child's car seat with their name, date of birth, important medical history and emergency contacts. In the event of an accident where the parents or driver is seriously injured and unable to communicate, it will give the emergency workers some much needed information. Just make sure the sticker is not visible from the windows to protect your child's privacy.

07/26/2015

Question: When did you first let another adult drive with your child in their car? Were you a nervous wreck?