If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you may have seen some articles about rear-facing car seats that were crash tested by Consumer Reports. In the past, many CPSTs (Child Passenger Safety Technician), myself included, have been skeptical of Consumer Reports’ crash tests because we’ve had some issues with the interpretation of their results — they weren’t … Read more about What you should know about infant car seat safety
Baby, it’s cold outside — but does that mean you should bundle your little one up before you put her in her car seat? The simple answer, is no. It turns out that while it may seem like your child is securely and tightly strapped into her car seat, a winter coat can be a … Read more about The winter car seat safety mistake most parents don’t know they’re making
If you’re an ’80s kid like me, you probably grew up rolling around in the “way-back” of your parents’ station wagon on family road trips. Chances are you were out of a car seat before your toddler years. And who knows if you used a booster. Well, as all 21st-century parents know, things are different now. We know … Read more about New study confirms rear-facing car seats are safest, even if you’re hit from behind
Talking to your child about school violence is one of the most important discussions you can have; but what you say and how you say it depends on their age, says Renelle Nelson, who heads PACER Center’s Children’s Mental Health and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Project. “With older children, parents should look for opportunities to discuss a … Read more about How to talk to young kids about school safety — even if you think it’s too early to start