When you bring home a newborn for the first time, they come with lots of safety instructions. Unfortunately, you probably won’t receive an actual manual that tells you and the dos and don’ts of caring for an infant. However, between family advice, required hospital videos, personal research, and common sense, you can find the info you need to keep your baby safe. And, let’s be honest, a lot of newborn safety centers on keeping your infant’s head in a safe position!  As a result, many parents are concerned about their newborn’s head moving around in the car seat. But, is this a cause for c ..read more

Everyone has their thoughts on the best age to travel with kids! No matter when you go, it can be a totally incredible experience for the whole family where you can bond and build memories. However, we’d be lying if we said traveling with kids was always easy. Whether dealing with infant sleep schedules, toddler meltdowns, or grade school attitudes, there is plenty that can make a vacation challenging.  So, that begs the question, what is the best age to travel kids? What’s that sweet spot where you’ll have plenty of great moments that aren’t overshadowed by daily struggle? That’s what we ..read more

When you have a baby, you hear plenty of positive things like, “Babies are such a blessing” and “Get ready for an adventure!” And an adventure, it is for sure! However, we’re also told plenty of negative things when we have a baby, like “Say goodbye to sleep” and “Say goodbye to travel!” That first one may be accurate, but the second one doesn’t have to be true at all!  In fact, many people find traveling with newborns a great way to bond with their new baby, embrace their new life, and practice some much-needed post-baby self-care! Though a little taboo, bringing a baby on your trips is ..read more

Our vehicles by nature go with us everywhere. That means for many, our cars become a second home! In fact, the average person spends 101 minutes in their car per day, and anyone spending that much time in the car WITH kids has experienced a really messy vehicle it might even be the norm that your car is a disaster zone!  If that’s you, no shame. We’ve all been there! But, a messy vehicle can be stressful and unsafe. So, we’re going to share some tips to help you keep your vehicle clean with kids! Here’s what you can do to keep that car squeaky clean:  How To Keep Your Car Clean with ..read more

Every parent knows their child needs a car seat when riding in a vehicle. However, it’s not as simple as picking a seat, installing it, and driving off. For car seats to be effective, they must be used properly based on your child’s age, size, and build! Even your vehicle plays a role in car seat safety!  That may seem like a lot to digest, but all of this information is essential to protect your child all the way through their car seat years. This is why we created Safe in the Seat to be a trusted source of car seat safety information for parents! One of the biggest car seat safety misco ..read more

When we think about car accidents, we usually think of getting rear-ended, losing control, or running into something. However, there are LOTS of vehicle incidents we need to be prepared for. Do you have a plan if your car is submerged? What if it starts on fire? Do you know what to do if trapped in snow? And, what if your child is locked inside without you, possibly on a hot day? All these situations are very real, and it’s important for us to consider them . . . as scary as they may seem. Luckily, there is one product that can help keep your family safe in all of these situations! It’s called ..read more

When prepping for your newest arrival, you may feel the need to take a CPR course or a labor and delivery course—even an infant sleep course! But, did you know that there are car seat courses as well? It’s true! All these courses bring insight to a complicated but important parenting topic. A car seat course is no different! It delivers vital knowledge and much-needed peace of mind to caring (and worried) parents like you!  Car seats might seem simple enough on the surface. How complicated can they be? But when you start shopping for your baby, you’ll soon realize the world of child safet ..read more

Car seats are one of the most important pieces of baby gear we ever buy. We all know car seats are best for protecting your child in the event of a collision! (In fact, a properly used car seat can reduce the chance of harm by up to 82%!) All car seats have to pass the same government-regulated crash tests in order to be on the market, so no matter which seat you choose, you can have confidence it’ll help prevent injury and death in an accident.  However, there are other risks of a child being strapped into a car seat beyond collisions! We’ve all heard heartbreaking stories of hot car dea ..read more

When you think of a day at the beach, you probably imagine something relaxing and rejuvenating unless you have kids. Having young kids at the beach can be stressful! Whether you’re worried about the water, having enough snacks, or managing meltdowns, there is a lot to consider when heading to the beach with kids.  To help our fellow mommas out, we’re sharing a round-up of beach tips that can help keep your beach day stress-free! These hacks will keep everyone safe, happy, and comfortable on your next sandy outing. Here’s what to do: 12 Beach Hacks for Moms Who Need a Break 1. Apply sunscr ..read more

Car seats are one of the most important pieces of baby gear out there because they keep our kids safe in an emergency. And, honestly, car accidents are often emergencies! Over 35,000 car accidents happen every day in the U.S.! That’s one of the reasons we’re so passionate about vehicle and car seat safety here at Safe in the Seat.  So, when we consider how integral car seats are to our child’s safety, we often wonder: What are these things made of? After all, if the seat is not only going to withstand crash force but also the wear and tear of everyday use, it’s got to be made out of some ..read more