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- The seat belt is meant to be routed across a child’s lower hips and mid-shoulders instead of the abdomen because the liver and spleen are more vulnerable to injuries.
- Seat should be properly installed. Call your local Fire Department or log on to SeatCheck.org to find out how to have the installation checked. by a certified car seat technician.
I just returned from a grueling 11 hour drive home after visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Car travel can be brutal but staying safe while traveling is the most important factor. Especially when it comes to car seats. Car seats often times are recalled without you knowing about it, which could put your child in danger on the road. Good news…. It’s easy to stay on top of it though.
Check out my tips for Keeping Up With Car Seat Recalls over on the Allstate Community Blog. You’ll find my tips for making sure your car seats are safe and say that way for the life of the product! Safe travels!
Mar
21
NHSTA Announces New Car Seat Recommendations
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I’m not sure why this hasn’t happened sooner, especially since it’s been the ongoing recommendation of many car seat manufacturers. But today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed its guidelines for car seat restraints for children. In the new guidelines, NHTSA is advising parents and caregivers to keep children in their appropriate seat restraint for as long as possible before moving up to the next style seat. This includes rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats.
In “keeping pace” with the latest scientific and medical research, NHTSA is following the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which recommends parents keep children in “rear-facing restraints until two years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat’s manufacturer.” The AAP indicates that there should be no rush to move kids up to the next level of seat restraint if not absolutely possible.
NHTSA’s new recommendations aim to help parents in chosing the right seat for their child by selecting seats based on the childs height, weight AND age:
Birth to 1: Children under the age of 1 should always ride on a REAR-FACING car seat. There are different types of rear-facing car seats: Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing. Convertible and 3-in 1 car seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.
Age 1 – 3: Keep your 1 to 3 year old children in a REAR-FACING car seat for as long as possible. It’s the best way to keep them safe. They should remain in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once outgrown the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a FORWARD-FACING car seat with a harness.
Age 4 – 7: Keep your 4 to 7 year old children in their FORWARD-FACING car seat with a harness until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat’s manufacturer. Once they outgrow their forward-facing car seat with a harness, it’s time to travel on a BOOSTER SEAT … but still in the rear seat.
Age 8 – 12: Keep your 8 to 12 year old children on their BOOSTER SEAT until they are big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. Seat Belts – For a seat belt to fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face.
Please visit the NHTSA website for more information about the new recommendations and to find a Certified Car Seat Inspection location near you.
Aug
25
Britax Marathon 70 Review & Giveaway
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I am always astounded and impressed with the level of safety and the constant strive to exceed safety standards that Britax exhibits as a car seat company. I was fortunate enough to have had the chance to tour the Britax facility this year and witness a crash test of the new Britax Marathon 70. Seeing it in real life, in real time, really resonates the importance of proper car seat usage and safety.
The new generations of Britax car seats feature some really amazing advancements in their basic car seat technology. The number one cause of injury for little kids in a crash is head trauma. This is always a main focus when the engineers at Britax develop car seats. Without getting too technical and wordy, here are a few of the new technologies that have been integrated into the new car seats:
Integrated Steel Bars: The new generation of Britax seats now features Integrated Steel Bars which can minimize the risk of your child being propelled forward and hitting the back of the vehicle seat in front of them. The Integrated Steel Bars provide a further solid connection to the car, reducing the forward movement that occurs during a crash
SafeCell Technology: SafeCell is a waffle-like component in the base of the seat that acts as a shock absorber. It compresses in a crash, lowering the center of gravity thus reducing the forward propelling motion that forces the child forward, minimizing the risk of injury.
Energy-absorbing Versa-Tether: I’d like to stress the importance of top tethering your car seats. It’s true that all Britax seats are crash tested and exceed NHTSA standards for non-tethered seats. But the differences are astounding to examine closer. The BRITAX energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is attached to two points at the top of the seat and attach to an anchor in your car in both rear and forward facing positions. The Versa-Tether helps anchor the seat to minimize the movement and slow down the motion of your child during a crash and also absorbs crash forces away from your child in the event of an accident. It also greatly reduces the forward movement of your child’s head in a crash, minimizing the risk of head injury. Bottom line, top tether!
These are of course additions to the seat on top of the already existing safety features such as the 5-Point harness and True Side Impact Protection present in all their car seats.
Mom Features I Love
Ok so it’s SAFE. Beyond safe. But what about day to day functionality? I’ve found that the seat itself looks really stylish (The sample I received had their crimson fabric) but now that the seat accommodates children forward facing up to 70lbs, it feels considerably roomier and very soft and comfortable. The 5 point harness operates easily and I know it’s secure and tight enough. I also love that they now made the shoulder strap pads removable with velcro. Thank you Britax!
The seat was very easy to install which is KEY because something like 80-90% of car seats are installed improperly. I very much appreciate that Britax has figured out ways to increase the weight capacity on their seats so that you can get the maximum life from your car seat without sacrificing safety.
What’s also a great Mom-feature is the ease of adjustment. You know how fast kids grow… and long gone are the days of re-threading your car seat straps to fit them properly. Now it’s as simple as moving the side-impact protection head rest via a grip handle behind the seat. Simply, lift, pull up and release. Done. That’s it. I have no patience to be smashed in the back seat wrestling a car seat. These seats are a cinch to install and adjust.
Britax Marathon 70 and how it fits rear-facing in a Honda Pilot
Britax Marathon 70 rear-faces up to 40lbs and a seated shoulder height of 9 - 16.75 inches (from rump to shoulder) - whichever comes first.
I’ve heard some rumblings about the new generation seats being a bit smaller than the older models that people love. However, Britax increased the rear facing weight max to 40lbs for the Marathon 70. I think this is where the size and shape of your child falls into play. Granted, my test subject is only 13 months old and doesn’t come close to the 40 lbs weight limit but there is a tremendous amount of space to fill before he is too big to fit rear facing. I’m a supporter of keeping a child rear facing as long as possible but I inevitably end up switching to forward facing by age 2 simply because my kids tend to be long and they get extremely uncomfortable with their legs all folded up. With any seat you consider buying, I’d definitely test the seat out first to make sure it is going to fit your car and your needs regarding rear-facing positioning if that is a selling point for you. I think it’s also important to remember that each child reaches the max height and weight requirements at different times in their life.
But don’t just take my word for it. The awesome guys at DadLabs did a really cool video that demonstrates the physics behind the design of the car seats:
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Britax provided a seat for review but in no way does that affect my opinion of the seat. Car seats that have been reviewed are then donated to a local children’s charity. The Britax Blogger Advisory Board consists of select bloggers who routinely test and review juvenile products. Britax gives these board members previews of its new products or product ideas, in return for the bloggers’ candid assessments. The bloggers are not paid for their service, but are reimbursed for any travel expenses.
Jun
3
Review: Britax Frontier 85 Harness-2-Booster Seat
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One of my kids is 4 going on 5 and a little while back it was getting increasingly difficult to get him in and out of his car seat due to his weight and height. As soon as he met the height and weight requirements I wanted to move him into a booster seat to help save my back. At that time I was reviewing a booster seat made by another company. A traditional booster seat that met all current safety standards but it was too much of a transition for my son. Going from a bigger, 5 point harness Britax to a belt positioning booster seat that essentially just sits in the backseat and has no other straps other than the car’s chest and lap belt. Needless to say, this change was a little too much freedom for him. He’s still a very wiggly kid so in a regular booster seat he was practically climbing out of it and wiggling all over the place.
So when Britax sent us their new Frontier 85 Harness-2-Booster seat to test out I was really thrilled to see that parents now have a choice that rests in between a car seat and a booster seat. The Frontier 85 Harness-2-Booster is a brilliant car seat / booster. Kids can be 2 and at least 25 lbs to graduate to it and it allows a child to be in a 5 point harness up to 85 pounds, which is fantastic. I feel so much better knowing my son is really strapped in much like his other Britax seat. It also anchors into the car just like a car seat whereas other boosters just rest on the seat to elevate the child for proper belt positioning. Which is what they’re supposed to do. But I definitely prefer this for my 4 year old. The seat is secured to the car, he is secured with the 5 point harness to the seat and he can’t wiggle out of it.
The Frontier 85 has a lot of really great features like arm rests, 2 cup holders, and easy adjusting positioning. The side impact head restraint (you literally turn one knob) makes adjusting the seat for your child’s height a cinch. Adjusting the harness straps doesn’t require re-threading or any complicated steps either – you simply use a pull handle in the back of the seat and lift up to desired position. No re-threading means I’m a happy lady (my husband was happy about that too). The seat has deep side walls and a padded seat which keep my son really comfortable. He spent an 8 hour car ride in it with no complaints other than “Mom I have to go potty”.
The easier a car seat is to install, the more likely you are to install it correctly. The Frontier 85 is a cinch to install and adjust. There are 10 harness positions and three buckle strap positions. The harness also has sewn buckle stops to help prevent the harness from twisting and sliding out of place. When he is old enough to be in a regular booster seat, this converts to a belt positioning booster seat accommodating kids up to 120 pounds and 5ft 5 inches tall… that’s a lot of mileage out of one seat.
The Frontier 85 Harness-2-Booster seat has the safety features Britax is known for – True Side Impact Protection and is designed specifically to absorb crash impacts in such a way that it absorbs crash force energy as well as keeps your child’s head neck and spine aligned properly to minimize injury during a crash.
When the seat is in booster mode, the seat is compatible with the SecureGuard attachment that works with your car’s seat belt to create anchor anchor point in between the child’s legs to prevent them from slipping under and prevents the lap belt from riding up onto their stomach. They think of everything!
I’ve said it before, Britax really goes beyond in ensuring maximum safety with ease of use, which I can’t imagine is an easy task. If you child is ready to graduate to a booster but is not yet old enough for the responsibility of a belt positioning booster seat, this is the car seat to invest in. SafeMama™ tested and approved.
Where to get it: You can find the new Britax Frontier 85 Combination Booster Car Seat
Britax provided a seat for review but in no way does that affect my opinion of the seat. Car seats that have been reviewed are then donated to a local children’s charity. The Britax Blogger Advisory Board consists of select bloggers who routinely test and review juvenile products. Britax gives these board members previews of its new products or product ideas, in return for the bloggers’ candid assessments. The bloggers are not paid for their service, but are reimbursed for any travel expenses.
Mar
1
Britax Roundabout Stands Up to Train
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I had the pleasure of receiving a Britax Roundabout 50 to check out after a heart clutching story broke on the news. An Elm Grove, Wisconsin mother was trapped in front of an oncoming train with her child seated in the back, in a Britax Roundabout. The father, following behind in a separate car rushed to her aide and while they managed to free the mother, the boy was still in the car when struck by the oncoming train. That boy, and his Roundabout 50 were unharmed.
I’ve always been an advocate of car seat safety and the importance of having your seats checked to ensure they are installed properly. But I have to wonder how much of it was the installation, and how much of it was the seat? The Britax Roundabout 50 features Britax’s Side Impact Protection which distributes crash forces, contains the head and body, and shields the child from possible vehicle intrusions during a crash.
It also feature’s their 5 point harness system which secures the child at the strongest parts of the body… much like race car drivers! this is one of their smaller contoured convertible car seats which can accommodate an infant as small as 5 lbs up to 50lbs. Because of the smaller base this seat can fit in most vehicles wonderfully compared to others. I’ve had this problem with some of the other seats we’ve tested in our Honda Pilot, where the base is so big that it creates less leg room for the child and for the driver. The Roundabout 50 eliminates that problem. My son was very comfortable in this seat. And knowing that it helped save a boy from a train impact doesn’t hurt!
Britax has a great reputation and for good reason… they rate well in Consumer Reports and have been proactive with regard to recalls, while continuing to improve the safety of their seats with research. But with any car seat, it’s crucial to have it properly installed or else all those great safety features are useless. Look for your local Child Safety Seat Inspector on SeatCheck.org or at USA.SafeKids.org.
GET IT: You can purchase this or any Britax car seats at Babies R Us or Amazon.com
Dec
23
Infant Carrier Cart Seats Recalled due to Fall Hazard
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I noticed this recall in my email, and as you know, we don’t typically post an article about every recall but when it comes to bigger items and massive recalls like car seats and cribs I try to bring it up. I know how busy we all mare being parents or grandparents that sometimes these things go unnoticed, so I wanted to post it before the holiday madness. This latest recall involves 447,000+ car seats made by Dorel Juvenille Group which includes the following brands: Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Disney branded infant car seat/carriers. You can check your particular seat against the list of model numbers on the CPSC website.
The recall is for infant seats/carriers and involvesthe child restraint handle on the seats which can loosen and come off, posing a fall hazard to infants. The CPSC suggests not using the seat until receiving a repair kit from the Dorel Juvenille Group.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group at (866) 762-3316 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice
CPSC Official Recall Notice: Dorel Juvenille Group Infant Seat Recall
Nov
20
We were given the unique opportunity to product test Britax’s new Chaperone Travel System. After spending a few months with it, we are happy to report many positive things about its performance and think it’s an excellent choice of travel systems on the market right now. I’ll start with the infant carriers features. The Chaperone Infant Carrier features Britax’s True Side Impact Protection system which we’re written about before. This system protects your baby by distributing crash forces and shielding your child from vehicle intrusion. It also has No Re-Thread Head Restraint system which I can’t tell you how much easier it is to get the right fit without having to thread straps all over the seat (which is what my biggest complaint about my old Peg Perego).
What’s also nice about this carrier is that it accommodates your baby up to 30 lbs so you can use it and all its safety features longer as well as keep them secure and rear facing longer. Because of this the seat is a bit larger than some infant carriers. Compared to my old infant carrier this seat is considerably “taller” and therefore takes up a bit more space. This was only problematic for me having him seated behind the driver. I don’t drive a minivan and I had to move my seat up and ended up being too close to the wheel to drive. However, I would imagine this would be the same problem with any rear facing larger car seat.
The Infant Carrier is designed for baby’s comfort in mind and I do feel that my son (who is now 4 months old) fits in there snug and comfortable. One of the things I really love is the oversized canopy. It never fails that the only stream of sun lands on his face while I’m carting my other son back and forth to school so the large canopy is a huge help. Britax designed the handle to be a little more ergonomic so carting them around is easier. Although I don’t think I’ve ever come across an infant carrier that is “easy” to carry. They all weigh a ton and with a big baby in it, its back breaking no matter how you slice it. This seat is bigger than my old one but weighs about the same. Infant carriers are just heavy, period.
Let’s talk about the Britax Chaperone Stroller too. I have to admit I fell in love with this stroller pretty quick. It has a ton of features my other stroller lacks and a few minor issues I’d love to see worked out. But if given a choice I really to like the performance and solid nature of this stroller. Compared to other’s I’ve used the “glide” factor on this surpasses many traditional strollers. It has larger wheels with “all wheel drive” so there isn’t any of that silly wheel wiggly turning backwards situations. It rolls like a dream! it has an adjustable handle height to fit any parent and has a nifty comfort grip handle bar so pushing it with both hands OR one hand is super easy. My old Peg Perego has split handles and pushing it with one hand is not an option. It also has two cup holders and a little storage bin up at the handle for the parent (love!) and a cup holder and tray for baby too. One of my peeves is strollers with a weak basket underneath, or a basket that’s inaccessible. I tend to chuck stuff under there in a hurry. The Chaperone stroller has a big basket thats easily accessible. My old gripe would be the tension on it… if I throw my big diaper bag in there it collapses down requiring me to get down under there and really shove it in. But, its great for shopping and fits quite a bit.
It features enough canopy to cover your child from sun and combined with the infant carrier, you can cover baby entirely while they nap or to keep the sun/rain off them. This is really just a beautiful piece of baby gear.
I had the unique opportunity to ask some car seat safety questions of Britax’s safety expert, Dr. Laura Jana. Laura Jana, M.D., is a pediatrician, safety advocate and mother of three. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention and the co-author of “Heading Home with Your Newborn; From Birth to Reality.” As a certified child passenger safety technician, Dr. Jana has worked to help parents learn to use child seats consistently and properly. Recently, she has focused her attention on raising awareness of the danger of side impact crashes. Read more
Sep
8
BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone
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I don’t normally post electronics to SafeMama™ but this one I decided to review because one of my biggest pet peeves of drivers is people who talk on their phones and drive at the same time… not that I don’t expect anyone to ever do it, it’s just that so many people are BAD at it. My husband is guilty of it and I ream him about it often. With kids in the car it’s just plain dangerous (in fact SafeMama recommends not talking on the phone at all while you’re driving) and now that we’re all shuffling the kids to school and activities (and the Pediatrician) we’re bound to need the phone enroute to somewhere. BlackBerry sent us their new Visor Mount Speakerphone to test out. I handed it over to my husband who is the resident BlackBerry user in this house and he went to work checking it out.
The device consists of the Visor Mounted speaker which is pretty slick looking, as most BlackBerry products are, and it slips nicely on to most standard visors with a wire clip. Once you set up your BlueTooth on your phone (it’ll work with any BlueTooth enabled phone) you can enjoy hands free conversations without having to hold on to your phone. The calls come in clear and you don’t need to shout to be heard. The people we called to test it out weren’t aware of our hands free device… it’s was mostly undetectable.
You can answer calls with one touch and receive verbal caller IDs. The Visor Mount Speakerphone also can stream music from your BlackBerry over the car stereo! Sweet! Get your own at ShopBlackBerry.com.
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Aug
29
Booster Seat Safety and the Britax Parkway SG
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I’m at the point where I started wondering when it was appropriate and safe to graduate my 3 1/2 year old to a booster seat. Turns out, not yet. I started to think about it because it’s become increasingly difficult for him to climb in an out of the Britax Advocate he’s using. While I’m content with his comfort and safety in it, I thought the time was approaching to move up. But he doesn’t fit the requirements just yet in weight so we’ll have to wait. However, not that long.
With booster seats you need to pay close attention to the weight/height/age requirements set forth on the seats instructions. In the new Britax Parkway SG
When choosing any booster seat, make sure to select one that works with a shoulder AND lap belt for optimum safety. A while back, a study revealed that booster seats may be potentially unsafe due to putting comfort over proper belt positioning. The IIHS named 13 booster seats as “Best Bets” when it comes to choosing a seat and Britax Parkway made that list. The Parkway features True Side Impact Protection with an easily adjustable head piece to ensure comfort and fit. (The top of the child’s ears are below the top of the head restraint.) It also has SecureGuard clip which works with the lap belt to make sure the child doesn’t slip through under the lap belt risking abdominal injury during a crash. The SecureGuard clip and its strap connect the seat base to the lap-belt portion of the vehicle’s lap-shoulder belt between the child’s legs to effectively create a four-point harness.
Britax provided a seat for us to check out and I was greatly impressed as I am with their other seats. The narrow width allows for fitting 3 across the backseat. What I also loved is that the back restraint is removable to convert the seat into a backless booster when you need to while keeping the safety of the lap and shoulder belt in tact.
Just a refresher on booster safety:
Your child needs to be in a proper height/weight restraint. PERIOD. The government recommends car seats for children up to 40 pounds and booster seats for children over 40 pounds until they are 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall. All children should ride in the back seat until age 13. It’s about the fit with a booster seat. Boosters act as a way to safely position seat belts on your child’s body and should abide by the following:
We loved the Britax Parkway and we think you will too. Find Britax Parkway
Jun
22
Review: The New Britax Advocate CS
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When I had my first son and It was time to graduate him to a larger car seat I did what any parent does and scoured the Internet for the best seat possible. Reading Consumer Reports and comparing the safety features of the seats available. I even tried with all my might to get the sales rep to point me in the direction of the best seat, which they aren’t allowed to do. I ended up purchasing a Britax Marathon at the time.
One of the things I love and trust about the Britax company is their intense commitment to safety and the fact that they are continuously working on improving the seats they have to include features that make parent misuse less of an issue. Did you know that 90% of car seats are not installed properly? That’s worrisome, and I know that the new safety features Britax keeps coming out with are helping to reduce the errors we can sometimes make.
Last time we reviewed their Britax Boulevard CS they had included their new Click Safe feature that lets you know the child is buckled in properly. When strapping in your child and pulling the tightening strap to make the shoulders and lap restraints snug, there is an audible “CLICK” to let you know they are truly snug and safe. My first Britax didn’t have this feature and having that feature now is a huge help, and I feel better knowing my son is in there correctly.
Their new Britax Advocate CS has this wonderful feature as well as a bevy of safety features that we feel make this seat one of the more superior brands of car seats. The Advocate allows you to keep your child rear-facing up to 35lbs, making it easier to keep your child rear facing for a longer period of time. Despite the AAP recommendations still remain that the child remain rear facing until 1 years old at at least 20 lbs, there is evidence to suggest that the longer a child can stay rear facing the safer they may be in an accident… they are now recommending age 2.
The new Advocate CS also has new patented Side Impact Cushion Technology that greatly lessen the danger to your child as well as the passengers riding along side them in the event of a side impact accident… it reduces the impact crash energy by 50% which is important due to side impact crashes being some of the most dangerous. According to Dr. Laura Jana, a pediatrician and mom of three, cars are not designed to protect children in side impact crashes, so the seat you select should have the best protection available.
On top of all the safety features the Advocate CS has a load of other features that make this seat one of the best in my opinion. We had a chance to check out a sample and were greatly impressed with the ease of use. You are able to manually adjust the strap height and head restraint protection without completely dismantling the seat (like some others I’ve used). I know, because I tried it. I am the worst when it comes to adjusting features like this and I was able to adjust the harness height without any trouble. I sincerely think that all that “un-doing” to adjust seats is dangerous.. the less you have to fiddle with the better. I also never have to untangle the 5-point harness thanks to their Tangle-Free harness.
It’s no secret that we love Britax and when it comes to your child’s safety, this is one place that buying the best is a critical purchase. As with any car seat, I think it’s vital to have your seat checked by a Certified Child Safety Seat Inspector for ultimate safety (and peace of mind). Many cities have a at your local fire department. They may have monthly events where you can visit and have your seats checked or you can sometimes schedule appointments.
Look for your local Child Safety Seat Inspector on SeatCheck.org or at USA.SafeKids.org.
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