Car safety features like stability control, adaptive cruise control, LATCH anchors for baby car seats, rear-view cameras, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist can help prevent accidents and ensure safe transportation when driving with young children. Are you upgrading to a new family car? Safety is non-negotiable in such a situation because you now have young children. When I had my first baby, we upgraded to a Honda CRV, which ticked the boxes of all the essential car safety features a family car should have.  However, determining which features will matter most over the next t ..read more

To install a baby car seat cover into the car seat shell, ensure the harness straps are correctly threaded through the cover. Then, align the cover with the seat shell, secure the cover using the provided clips or snaps, and adjust for a snug fit. There should be no wrinkles or loose fabric if done right. Food remnants sometimes seep through your baby’s car seat covers into the base of the shell, requiring you to remove the cover for a wash. If you’re using car seats for the first time, putting back the seat covers can be intimidating because some models have intricate designs or multiple piec ..read more

Hello there, fellow multitasking mothers! Did you know that you can make car seat covers out of towels with a few basic items, some measurements, and attaching the cover to your car seat? If you didn’t, you are in luck because I will show you how in this article.  According to Global Market Insights, the market size value of automotive seat covers was USD 5.89 Billion in 2019, and it’s increasing. But have you ever been stuck with juice spills and cracker crumbs covering the car seats of your babies? If, like many mothers I know, your answer is yes, I have a game-changing idea for you to ..read more

Car seats are indispensable guardians of your child’s well-being when traveling. However, owning a car seat is merely a piece of the puzzle; correctly installing this essential device is pivotal to its effective function.  Shockingly, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that nearly 46% of car seats are improperly installed, underscoring the urgent demand for professional car seat installation services. Thankfully, a multitude of resources when you search for “free car seat installation near me” is readily accessible to aid parents and caregivers in ..read more

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021 alone, an average of 607 children aged 12 or under died in accidents. The same source reports that in 2020, an additional 63,000 suffered injuries. These disturbing numbers underscore the importance of implementing child safety measures within vehicles, such as adhering to booster seat expiry dates. Child safety seats, including booster seats, are important in mitigating the risk of injury or fatality during vehicular accidents. Nevertheless, their efficiency fades with time. This is where booster seat expiry ..read more

Front Car Seat Covers are an excellent way to protect your vehicle’s front seats from spills, scratches, and other damages. Since the front car seats are used very often, they are susceptible to damage from drinks, sunlight, and wear and tear. Using a car seat cover can prevent your car seat from degrading too quickly. Being a mother of three, I am well aware of what your vehicle’s seats have to endure during the upbringing of your children. From spilling foods and drinks to scratches, crayons, and wear and tear while installing and removing car seats, my vehicle seats have gone through a lot ..read more

The rear-facing infant seat is always the best option for newborns and younger babies. But what comes after an infant car seat? My ideal toddler car seat is a convertible because I can switch it from a rear- to a forward-facing position. Knowing the weight and height limits of the seat determines when to move your child to the next position. You can keep your infant in the rear-facing position as long as possible. Moving your child from one car seat stage to another can be challenging. With my firstborn, I opted for a rear-facing baby seat. Later, I converted to a forward-facing toddler seat ..read more

Most car seats have a date stamp on their shell showing the date of manufacture. It is essential to check this detail because it helps you confirm the expiration date, safety compliance, recalls, upgrades, and the resale value of the seat.  When shopping for new car seats, many parents pay attention to a few obvious things, such as price, features, accessories, and warranties. However, the date of manufacture is an important detail we often overlook. As with other products, the manufacturer date on car seats primarily allows you to see how old the product is.  Having spoken to hundre ..read more

Depending on the manufacturer, car seats expire between six and ten years from the date of manufacture. They expire for several reasons, including wear and tear, changing safety regulations, and recalls. You can check the sticker on your car seat or the owner’s manual to confirm the expiration date for a specific model. While some parents would rather err on the side of caution, others believe that the expiration system on most car seats is a commercial stunt so that manufacturers can get more people to buy new products. If you’ve just purchased a car seat or are planning to, that product’s li ..read more

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), kids buckled securely in properly installed car seats experienced a 71% to 82% reduced risk of injury. This makes it clear that seat belts can save lives. However, learning how to put a car seat in your car is important to ensure your kids benefit from their protection.  I remember when I was a new mother, I struggled to come to grips with the installation mechanisms of car seats. Even though I followed all the steps in the instruction manuals, the seats would move too much when I took sharp turns or braked instantly. I ..read more