Evenflo SecureKid 300 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…
Photo: The News Wheel Even in the most luxurious models, sitting in a car seat never feels wholly comfortable due to the frustrating, unnatural contour of the headrest. While the rest of the seat is ergonomically shaped around your body, the headrest awkwardly juts out. Why is that? Here’s why car seat headrests are uncomfortable…
Photo: The News Wheel Leather car seats require special care to maintain them. You don’t want to ruin them through neglect or abuse after you spent extra money for that fancy leather interior. Here is a quick guide on how to properly clean and condition leather car seats so you don’t damage them. More Helpful…
The original dent Photo: The News Wheel There are many benefits to having leather or vinyl seats in your car instead of cloth. They’re more durable, easier to clean, and look much cooler. But, they suffer from one thing that cloth seats don’t: indentations. Too much pressure on a leather surface can leave an unsightly…
It’s easy to take modern seat belts for granted — but they… A properly installed car seat is a must when you are transporting… On September 15, Jen McLellan’s husband and son got into a car… If you’re looking for a story to warm your heart, you’ll want… Car seats are very important for children’s…
Parents are still failing at installing car seats. In fact, according to a survey by SafeKids.org, “64 percent of caregivers who showed up at a Safe Kids Buckle Up checkup event with a child in a forward-facing car seat were not using a tether.” What’s the tether you ask? Well, “it’s the strap with a…
Purchase the Tummy Shield on Amazon While I’ve not carried a child in my womb, many of my close friends and coworkers have; the majority of them have confessed that they gave little thought to how driving a car changes when pregnant. That unintentional disregard is apparently common across the entire nation. Because standard vehicle seatbelts…
Installing a Car Seat(Photo: jinglejammer) 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…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its continued efforts to explore the usefulness of 3D printing in vehicle manufacturing, Ford is exploring the possibility of offering fully customizable 3D-knitted car seat covers. Leveraging a form of 3D printing used in the production of clothing and furniture, Ford would give customers the ability to craft…
Photo: Toyota Child seats come in all shapes and sizes. According to Toyota, even its own engineers experience difficulty installing different child seats across different vehicles. So now, there’s an app for that. Available on ToyotaOwners.com and as part of the Toyota Owners App, the new app is currently limited to car seat installation on…
The Evenflo Tribute 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…
The Graco My Ride 70 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…
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Car seats take up a lot of room in a vehicle, and vehicles that offer three sets of LATCH systems can be hard to find. Chrysler understands the concerns of parents and offers not one, but two family-friendly options — the Pacifica and 300 — that easily fit three car seats. With…
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…
2019 Dodge Charger GT Just because you have kids, doesn’t mean your vehicle has to be boring or deliver lackluster power. The 2019 Dodge Charger and 2019 Dodge Durango have the space you need to accommodate three car seats in one row. Named to U.S. News & World Report’s “21 Great Vehicles That Fit 3…
2021 Nissan Sentra makes Cars.com’s Car Seat Fit Report Card Honor Roll Photo: Nissan The Nissan Sentra has made the grade. After achieving high marks in the requisite subjects (evaluations), the 2021 Nissan Sentra has made Cars.com’s 2021 Car Seat Fit Report Card. A total of 51 vehicles designed with families in mind were evaluated…
2018 Chrysler Pacifica The need for three car seats usually means a vehicle upgrade. But with two Chrysler models, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler 300, you already have the space and safety systems you need to accommodate three car seats. That’s why U.S. News & World Report named both Chrysler models to its round-up…
Unless you own a hairless dog or a car fit with leather seating, chances are you’ve had the same problem countless other pet owners have faced: how to remove that pesky fur from the seats and carpets of your vehicle. You’ve run the vacuum nozzle over the seats a hundred times but that hair seems permanently…
Heated seats are a great perk to have for chilly winter drives If you live in a region with chilly winters, heated car seats are a welcome perk to make drives more pleasant. But, like any car part, sometimes they need some repair. Follow these steps to diagnose and fix a heated car seat that…
Photo: Kampus Productions via Pexels If you have a child and you drive a car, you need to have a properly installed car seat. In fact, most hospitals won’t discharge you and your new baby unless you have one. As the main piece of equipment designed for your child’s safety on the road, a car…
Photo: Dan Harrelson via CC From the time you first find out you’re expecting a child, car seat safety is likely high on your list of priorities. All U.S. states and territories require child safety seats for infants and children up to a certain weight and height, but there’s no law stating which kind of…
Photo: Kampus Productions via Pexels Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced pro, it’s important to learn all there is to learn about car seat installation before taking your child out in the car. Statistics show that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children. In 2018, 33 percent of children…
Photo:Jessica Digiacomo 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….
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…
Photo: ReviewedByPhil When you purchase a car, you hope that it will serve you for a long time before you can resell it or buy another. This means you have to put in some work to ensure the quality of the parts of your vehicle remains top-notch throughout its life. Here, we look at how…
Traveling with pets, whether it’s a short trip to the vet or a long road trip with the family, requires extra consideration. You might need to pack treats, water, a special toy, blanket, or medication, especially if your pup doesn’t love riding in the car. In addition to the essentials to keep your pup happy…
Your child will need a different car seat style as they grow to keep them as safe as possible when traveling in the car Photo: Wiegand Family via CC If you’re about to be a parent or plan on being one at some point in the future, it’s good to know which car seats correspond…
Photo: North Dakota Department of Transportation via Public Domain Your child’s car seat is one of the most important purchases you will make as a parent. Once you’ve chosen the right one for your vehicle and your child, the next step is to install it early enough before your baby is born so that you…
National Transportation Safety Board via public domain Car seats are designed specifically to keep little ones safe while riding in a car. But used incorrectly, car seats can be much less safe than you think they are. The following rules will help you ensure your child is as safe as possible on the road. Safety…
Photo: Dan Harrelson via CC Car seats are vital when it comes to keeping your child safe in the car. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 608 child passengers age 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2019, and over 91,000 were injured that same year. A whopping 38…
Choosing a Car Seat(Photo: jonbro) 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…
Car Seats Expire(Photo: drewgstephens) When you think of expiration dates, you might think of the gallon of milk in your refrigerator, but believe it or not, car seats expire, too. But do car seats expire or is it just a ploy by the manufacturers to get you to buy a new one? Deterioration of Materials…
2020 Jeep Cherokee SUVs are family-friendly models because they offer ample cabin space for your kids, their stuff, and most importantly their car seats. Whether it is a rear-facing infant car seat, a forward-facing child seat, convertible seat, or booster seat you are wrangling into the backseat, you will find that A) they take up…
Cop car Photo: brewbooks If you’re looking for a story to warm your heart, you’ll want to keep reading. While police officers were conducting a traffic stop, they came across a woman in need of new car seats. As a gesture of goodwill, the police officers went out of their way to buy her some….
Buckle Up for Life educates parents on car seat safety 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…
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Two Volkswagen SUVs make car seat installation less stressful with easy-access and quality Latch anchors and deliver families with enough space for at least two kid-specific seats that the editors at Cars.com have taken notice. Because the editors are so impressed with the family-friendly safety features regarding cars seats in both the…
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The News Wheel may earn a small commission when you click on links and complete qualifying purchases. You can read our full disclaimer here. Convertible car seats eliminate the hassle and expense of buying multiple car seats for your child Convertible car seats are a smart investment…
Intelligent Active Wellness car seat Image: Reuters via Youtube 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…
Photo: Ford Motor Company Sunscreen is an absolutely vital component of your summer, whether you’re wanting to avoid the all-too-familiar pain of being scorched or avoid the long-term effects caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. But wearing sunscreen as well as hand sanitizer can have a negative effect on your car seats — chemicals…
Whether you’re a parent or the friend of a young trick-or-treater, if you’ll be chaperoning any young children on Halloween, it’s important to keep them safe. We’ve already mentioned safe driving tips for this holiday. And we’ve also shared suggestions to help keep trick-or-treaters protected while they celebrate on this night. Now, we’d like to…
New child passenger safety seat guidance advises kids to ride rear-facing as long as possible; drops age criterion. @DrBenHoffman explains: https://t.co/F7l4eLCT1Z pic.twitter.com/AWsqlfk9k7 — AAP News (@AAPNews) August 30, 2018 Until now, many parents typically wait until their little one turns 2 years old before switching them to a front-facing car seat. As of today, parents…
A properly installed car seat can help keep your child safer on the road. But in the colder months, there are a few easy mistakes you might make to decrease the effectiveness of the car seat in a collision. Here are some tips to help keep your child warm in the winter without compromising their…
2020 Chevrolet Equinox in Cayenne Orange Metallic Photo: Chevrolet A properly installed car seat is a must when you are transporting your kids back and forth. Unfortunately, installing a car seat can be one of the most difficult tasks for a parent. Why is it so hard to get the straps attached, tightened, and in…
Photo: Kampus Production via Pexels Recently, the attorneys general representing 17 states and Washington, D.C. requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration set side-impact standards for child car seats. Congress first asked for the NHTSA to create side-impact standards more than 20 years ago, but it still has not done so. Keeping Your Family…
Photo: Sharon McCutcheon via Unsplash Children might be small, but they require you to bring a huge amount of stuff with you when traveling. And the smaller they are, the more stuff they need. If you’re heading on vacation and plan to fly, you’ll need to consider your car seat needs as well as things…
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Photo: FCA Families with three kids who require three car seats for safe travel are faced with a limited amount of vehicle options, especially if they want all three car seats to fit side by side by side. Luckily, the well-equipped, 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers the necessary space and…
Photo: © Lexus Expecting leather or Alcantara in that new luxury car? Lexus says that in the future, you might be looking at this: a “Kinetic Seat” built out of a synthetic spider silk material called QMONOS. Humans have been researching spider silk for many years, as it has been found to be four times…
Modern car seats are significantly safer and more secure than vintage models It’s easy to take modern-day car seats for granted. But 21st-century car seats are definitely an innovation that deserves to be celebrated. Here’s a brief overview of how car seats have evolved over the years. Elevated Drives: Tips for driving safely on Colorado’s…
Photo: The News Wheel Your car is basically your second dinner table. You’re always eating something on the go, whether that’s morning coffee, late-night fast food, road trip meals, or emergency snacks when you’re feeling munchy. Sometimes, those meals can wind up spilling on your cloth car seats. If you want to make sure your…
Photo: Ford Motor Company As part of its push to bring self-driving vehicles to the market, Ford is in the process of developing a communication interface that will effectively allow driverless autonomous vehicles to indicate intention to other motorists. To further the development of this language, Ford has brought back one of its quirkier methods…
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