Archive for the ‘carseat’ Category
September 21st, 2009 | 
Author: Car Seats and Child Safety: National Guidelines (U.S.)
Another informative article from Levi Quinn.
Having your child restrained properly in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt is very important. Not only does it give your child a better chance of withstanding an accident but it is also the law. Laws vary from state to state as far as age, weight, height and what type of seat the child should be restrained in. So you should check with the state you live in to find out what the laws are for that particular state.
However the best rule of thumb is to follow the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) guidelines. The NHTSA recommends that children stay in appropriate car seats through 8 years old, 80 pounds, or up to 4’9″ in height.
Birth to Age One
For birth through one year of age, NHTSA recommends that infants should be an infant-only or rear-facing convertible seat and should ride rear facing up to one year of age or at least 20 pounds. Rear-facing seats should be at a 30 to 45 degree angle.
It may be hard for some parents to drive with their infant facing in the opposite direction. It almost seems unnatural not to be able to see your baby. But just as it is important to support a newborn’s head as you cradle them in your arms, it is also important that their head and neck be protected in a vehicle. Since baby’s neck muscles are not fully developed all those bumps in the road, twist and turns and sometimes-sudden stops can really impact a tiny baby. The rear-facing seat helps minimize these motions for the baby. You can purchase some mirrors to use so that you can keep an eye on your baby while they are in the rear-facing car seat.
One to Four Years
Children 1 to 4 years old and weigh 20 to 40 pounds should be in a convertible or forward facing car seat.
Four to Eight Years
Some states only require children to be restrained in car seats until the age of four. However, seat belts usually don’t fit most four-year-olds properly. The NHTSA recommends that children who are 4 to 8 years old and more than 40 pounds, should be in a belt positioning booster seat either backless or high back.
Eight Years and Up
All children under the age of 12 should ride in the backseat. Never seat an infant or child in a position where an airbag can be deployed. When used with seat belts, air bags work very well to protect teenagers and adults. However, air bags can be very dangerous to children, particularly those riding in rear-facing car safety seats and to child passengers who are not properly positioned. Even in a relatively low-speed crash, the air bag can inflate, strike the car safety seat, and cause serious brain and neck injury and death.
Remember to Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions
Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions for your car safety seat, write or call the company’s customer service department. They will ask you for the model number, name of seat, and date of manufacture. The manufacturer’s address and phone number are on the label on the seat. Also be sure to follow the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual about using car safety seats.
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The CarMax commercial entitled Car Seat.leather repair on a car seat
minimal damage on a leather seat can be repaired perfectly.
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Bebeconfort Axiss car seat product features – Kiddicare
See this now on Kiddicare.tv http://kiddicare.tv/?v=3578 – We won’t be beaten on price.
The arrival of Axiss from Bebeconfort marks a turning point in the world of in-car safety. Resolutely centered around the ease of putting your baby into its car seat , it meets the needs of parents who, every day, want to use a practical car seat whilst still ensuring high levels of safety and complete comfort for their child. The Axiss car seat is suitable for children from 9 mth – 4 yrs 9-18kg forward facing and fitted into the vehicle with the cars 3 point seat belt A new method for getting your baby into its car seat. Exclusive rotating “Turnosafe” system Bebeconfort patent: The Turnosafe handle allows you to easily rotate the seat through 90DG to the right or the left depending on which side of the car the seat is. The car seat facing you: The perfect position for strapping your baby in comfortably and for correctly adjusting the harness. The car seat forwards: In one simple movement, swivel the seat round to face forwards assisted return system. Indicator shows when it is securely locked: The Indicator turns green to confirm that the seat unit is correctly locked in the forward facing position. Incredibly safe attachment in the vehicle Is easy to attach with the vehicle’s 3-point seatbelt Position of seatbelt clearly indicated on the front of the car seat by red strap guides. Self-locking seatbelt tensioner to ensure the maximum seatbelt tension. In the end, the seat is completely stable on the vehicle’s seat. 8-position reclineable seat back, providing a genuine and comfortable sleeping position: when the child is asleep, simply press the button located on the front of the seat to move it to the reclined position. Both the harness and the head rest can be adjusted according to the growth of the child = with a correctly adjusted harness, you child is much safer. Padding designed to provide lasting comfort: padded, foam protection at the points of contact with the child head, back and seat.
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Britax First Class SI Car Seat – Kiddicare
See this now on Kiddicare.tv http://kiddicare.tv/?v=3528 – We won’t be beaten on price.
Because it can be both rearward (0-13kg) and forward facing (9-18kg), the first class Si stays with your child as they grow. A great idea if you don’t need a carrier that fits to a pushchair system. The first class fits into your vehicle with the cars 3-point seat belt. Features: Side impact protection – Deep, softly padded side wings for optimum side impact protection Rearward & forward facing – Birth to 13kg rearward facing, 9 to 18kg forward facing Newborn insert – and extended recline position for a more natural sleeping position when used rearward facing Two belt routing options – When forward facing Unique pitch control system reduces forward movement in a crash, and protects your child more Spring loaded belt locking mechanism allows easy installation, even in 3 door cars Recline positions – 5 forward facing recline positions for a comfortable ride Harness retainers – Make it easy to get your child in and out of the seat Slim base – For a better fit in modern sculpted seats 5 point safety harness – With easy one pull adjustment Removable, machine washable cover
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Top 10 Car Seat Covers for Dogs & Pets
http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/dog-supplies/dog-car-seat-covers/ – visit Oh My Dog Supplies for 32 different styles of dog car seat covers.
Machine washable & fit any size car.
Styles include hammock style seat covers, back seat covers, bench seat covers, front seat covers, and cargo mats (for the back of the SUV) to keep your car safe from a dirty pet!
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How to get mildew out of safety straps for a carseat?
I am having a baby in about 3 weeks and got the carseat out of storage. I noticed that it had a bit of mildew on the straps. It was likely put away without being cleaned by my husband. So I am wondering what will take out the mildew. The straps are a golden tan color and they are Graco. Thanks for any help!
While you *can* clean the straps off to a degree… you are not supposed to immerse them in liquid because it can weaken them and put your child at risk. With mildew… I really wouldn’t be happy with just a surface cleaning.
If the seat itself is not expired you can contact Graco with the model number and other info and purchase a new set of straps. That would really be your best option for maximum safety at minimal cost.
how to make a car seat office chair
this video will show you how to make a car seat office chair
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