THE GOVERNOR OF WASHINGTON SIGNED INTO LAW NEW CAR SEAT REQUIREMENTS IN APRIL 2019. THE NEW WASHINGTON STATE CAR SEAT LAWS TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2020. WASHINGTON’S NEW CAR SEAT LAWS ARE UPDATED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SAFETY FOR CHILDREN. It’s important to note up front. When states change laws like this, they aren’t trying... Read More » The post Washington State Car Seat Laws 2019 appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

Target’s Carseat Trade-In Event is back from 4/22-5/4, 2019 and we are breaking down everything you need to know about the Target’s carseat trade-in event!  The time has returned!  At least once a year Target does their carseat trade-in event! And it’s coming up quickly!  The next event will be held from April 22nd through... Read More » The post Everything You Need to Know About Target’s Carseat Trade-In Event appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

THE GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS SIGNED INTO LAW NEW CAR SEAT REQUIREMENTS IN AUGUST 2018. THE NEW ILLINOIS CAR SEAT LAWS TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2019. ILLINOIS’ NEW CAR SEAT LAWS WILL BE UPDATED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM SAFETY FOR CHILDREN. It’s important to note up front. When states change laws like this, they aren’t trying to make... Read More » The post Illinois Car Seat Laws 2018 appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

The Governor of Nebraska signed into law new car seat requirements on April 4, 2018. The new car seat requirements takes effect on January 1, 2019. Nebraska’s New Car Seat Laws will be updated to ensure maximum safety for children. BACKGROUND ON NEBRASKA’S NEW CAR SEAT LAWS Multiple organizations, including the AAP have stated that... Read More » The post Nebraska’s New Car Seat Laws 2018 appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

The State of Virginia voted on new car seat laws on March 6, 2018. If signed into law by the governor, the law would take effect on July 1, 2019. Virginia’s New Car Seat Laws will be updated to ensure maximum safety for children. BACKGROUND ON VIRGINIA’S NEW CAR SEAT LAWS The AAP and other... Read More » The post Virginia’s New Car Seat Law 2018 appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

When you get pregnant, you’re mind is in overdrive. You are constantly thinking of all the things that you need to buy. I know with my first, I had a list a mile long, maybe two miles if we’re being honest. Luckily, I became a little more practical with my second, and my list was... Read More » The post #TestDriveParenthood – Britax newest innovations appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

You’ve found out that you’re pregnant. YAY!!! Fast forward to going into the store to register and you’re all “Oh, crap!”. One, there’s a bajillion items in the store.  How do you know what the heck to get.  I remember registering with our first daughter and we were just happily walking through the aisles, scanning... Read More » The post 3 Tips to Save Money on Car Seats appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

I have to get something off my chest. With millions about to travel for the holiday weekend, this can’t wait any longer. Millions of parents are risking their child(ren)’s lives every time they start their car. Four out of five car seats are not being used properly. EIGHTY PERCENT. Car accidents are the #1 cause... Read More » The post Car Seat Safety Over Convenience appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

  Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car accident*.  THIRTY-THREE SECONDS.  By the time is takes you to fully read through this post, that’s at least NINE children under 13 that were in a car accident. It’s the leading cause of death for children under 13.  Yet in still, no... Read More » The post 20 Common Car Seat Safety Mistakes appeared first on We're Parents ..read more

Earlier this month, New Jersey became the first state to enact a law (see new law here) requiring all children under the age of 2 years old to remaining rear-facing.  I saw many people concerned that they already had their under 2 year old forward facing and they couldn’t afford a new seat.  With a... Read More » The post 4 Car Seats Under $100 – Good for rearfacing until 2+ appeared first on We're Parents ..read more