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Smart Car Seat Could Give You a Massage or Save Your Life

Smart Car Seat Could Give You a Massage or Save Your Life

It seems like, lately, car manufacturers are all about making the car smarter—nowadays, car manufacturers have promised and delivered advanced technologies to protect the driver from circumstances they can’t avoid, ranging from Blind Spot Warning systems and the simple backup camera systems on many new cars to nearly-autonomous driving technologies such as those at work […]

 Catherine Hiles

Mifold Car Seat is the Answer to Your Space Needs

Mifold Car Seat is the Answer to Your Space Needs

When you’re young and childless, that sporty coupe or miniscule hatchback seems like a great investment—cheap to buy, cheap to run, and cool to look at. But once you have kids, that tiny car just won’t do anymore. You soon replace it with a more practical wagon or hatchback, and possibly even a minivan after […]

 The News Wheel

Rather Than Tickets, Texas Officers Give Stricken Family Car Seats

Rather Than Tickets, Texas Officers Give Stricken Family Car Seats

In today’s daily dose of warm fuzzies, two police officers from Cedar Park, Texas, have gone above and beyond to help out a man and his family. On October 17th, Officer Justin Gower pulled over a truck that had an expired registration and a malfunctioning taillight. Normally both of those would be ticketable offenses, and […]

 The News Wheel

Research Says Autonomous Car Seats Must Factor in Slouching Patterns

Research Says Autonomous Car Seats Must Factor in Slouching Patterns

As the race to the first fully autonomous car continues, more and more researchers are focusing their attention on the various features these cars will offer. For Nikhil Gowda, a researcher at Stanford University’s Center for Design Research, this focus is centered on people’s sitting habits. According to Gowda’s personal observations and research, when people […]

 The News Wheel

Toyota’s Buckle Up for Life Dispels Car Seat Myths

Toyota’s Buckle Up for Life Dispels Car Seat Myths

If you’re a proud parent, you know that nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of your child while you’re on the road. Yet every year, hundreds of parents install their children’s car seats incorrectly without realizing, ultimately jeopardizing their safety in the event of a collision. In order to help educate parents and […]

 The News Wheel

Evenflo Car Seat Uses Sensor to Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths

Evenflo Car Seat Uses Sensor to Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths

It is all too common for a child to be left unattended in a car, whether the parent knows the child is there or not. The number of child deaths due to this situation has risen to an average of 38 children a year, which is an astronomical number for such a preventable cause. Recently, […]

 The News Wheel

New Car Seat Aims to Prevent Baby Deaths in Hot Cars

New Car Seat Aims to Prevent Baby Deaths in Hot Cars

Year after year, as soon as the warm weather gets here, we start to hear horror stories about babies being killed or seriously hurt by being left unattended in hot cars. Just a couple of weeks ago, we covered the tragic story of an 11-month-old baby who died after being left in an SUV in […]

 The News Wheel

Toyota Donates Car Seats through Social Media Campaign

Toyota Donates Car Seats through Social Media Campaign

Making sure your child is safely secured in his or her car seat is any parent’s top priority. Yet, shockingly, three out of four car seats are incorrectly installed. To help educate parents and turn those numbers around, Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have paired up to launch the Buckle Up for Life program, which […]

 The News Wheel

Child Safety Protection Month: Car Seat Milestones Infographic

Child Safety Protection Month: Car Seat Milestones Infographic

November is Child Safety Protection Month, which is a great time to go over information that will help keep your child safe while on the road. And what’s the most important part of keeping your young’uns safe in the car? Choosing the right car seat. With many different types of car seats available for children […]

 Aaron Widmar

Eww! There’s More Bacteria on Car Seats than Toilet Seats

Eww! There’s More Bacteria on Car Seats than Toilet Seats

You probably don’t think about the germs on car seats when you slide into your minivan and strap your kids into their child car seats in the back. Despite all the dropped food, diaper accidents, muddy soccer games, and sick kids assaulting your car’s interior, cleaning it out probably doesn’t cross your mind. After all, […]

 Timothy Moore

NAIAS Luxury Car Seats: My Definitive Ranking of Places You Put Your Butt

NAIAS Luxury Car Seats: My Definitive Ranking of Places You Put Your Butt

While checking out all the action at NAIAS, it occurred to me that on an editor’s salary, I’d probably never afford a Benz or Bentley of my own. In fact, this trip was full of a lot of firsts for me, as I had never sat in a majority of the luxury (and other awesome) […]

 Sarah Mahan

Graco My Ride 65/My Ride 70 Car Seat Review

Graco My Ride 65/My Ride 70 Car Seat Review

The Graco My Ride 65 and My Ride 70 are nearly identical convertible car seats, with the exception of the weight limit. These are popular options for parents because of their safety, high weight limit, affordability, and styling. Graco produces both of these models in a wide range of fabric choices so parents can find […]

 Sarah Mahan

Evenflo Tribute Car Seat Review

Evenflo Tribute Car Seat Review

For most families, saving money is a top priority; however, you don’t want to skimp on things like safety. Thankfully, any car seat sold in the United States has to meet minimum federal safety standards, so even if you find one for less money, your child will still be safe. This means you don’t have […]

 Sarah Mahan

Evenflo SecureKid 300 Car Seat Review

Evenflo SecureKid 300 Car Seat Review

The Evenflo SecureKid 300 harness booster seat is an easy-to-use lightweight seat that can grow with your child. I purchased this seat in August 2013 for my 2-year-old daughter. While most 2-year-olds are still too small for a booster, she is already over 40 pounds and taller than 40 inches—the size of many 4-year-olds. I […]

 Sarah Mahan

The News Wheel All-Inclusive Guide to Car Seat Safety

The News Wheel All-Inclusive Guide to Car Seat Safety

As a parent (or other caregiver), keeping your little backseat drivers safe is a top priority while driving. The best way to do this is with car seats that have been properly selected and installed. In the following guide to car seat safety, use our tips and expert resources to make sure your little ones […]

 Sarah Mahan

How to Choose the Right Car Seat

How to Choose the Right Car Seat

Know what to look for when you shop for a new car seat.

When choosing a car seat for your child you want to make sure you pick something that will fit their size correctly. Here, we will show you how to choose the right car seat for your child, from infant to booster seat. Should I go by Age or Size? While you can use age as […]

 Sarah Mahan

How to Install a Car Seat

How to Install a Car Seat

A correct install can make all the difference.

Once you have the correct type of car seat, you want to make sure you install it correctly. This is one of the biggest mistakes parents make regarding car seats. Before you begin installation, read both the car seat user’s guide and any car seat information included in your car’s owner’s manual. The Risks of […]

 Sarah Mahan

Coats and Car Seats

Coats and Car Seats

Keep kids safe and warm with our guide to wearing coats in car seats.

An important car seat safety tip that is often passed over is that coats and car seats don’t mix. Stuffing in that Coat When you put your child in a coat, even if it doesn’t seem big and puffy, you will most likely have to loosen the straps to get them buckled in. Then if […]