So if you are expecting, about to become a grandparent, already a parent or you (or your child) just got a summer job as a nanny or babysitter: READ this post! Car seat safety guidelines have changed radically in the last few years. So, even if you have younger kids, you might not be aware of the new rules. In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics revised their recommendation on car seat guidelines, urging parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age two, or until the...

Car seat guidelines have changed dramatically in recent years. For instance, the AAP now recommends that babies continue to ride in their rear-facing seats until age 2 (at least!). However, after your childs second birthday, there are still strict safety rules you need to follow. After your child turns 2, the AAP advises continuing to use the rear-facing seat until he or she exceeds the manufacturers recommended height and weight limits. Once that happens, you can then switch your childs ...

Car seat safety is so important -- and many of us are (unintentionally) putting our kids at risk due to improper car seat use and installation. Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a series of videos aimed to educate the public on proper car seat safety. These videos are definitely worth a look if you have young kids or grand kids (or are expecting them!):   For more information car seat safety, read ou...

Have a kid in a car seat? The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines recently on car seat usage and safety. The CDCs updated guidelines are more concise and transparent, making life much easier for parents! Heres what you need to know about the CDCs updated car seat guidelines: 1. All infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat until they are at least 2 years of age or, preferably, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat manufacturer...