Tag Archives: baby car seat

Tether straps and forward-facing car seats: what you need to know!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

As a mom, a nurse and a certified car seat safety technician, I am super-aware of the importance of having a correctly installed car seat. Simply put, a correctly installed car seat prevents injuries and saves lives. So imagine my … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby car seat, car seat, car seat safety, car seat tips, child safety, child safety seats, Forward-facing car seats, preschoolers, Safety, Tether Anchors, Tether Straps | Leave a comment

Why babies and toddlers should stay in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

I remember a number of years ago (okay, full confession – about 18 years ago) when I couldn’t wait to move my baby out of her infant-only car seat and into her new forward-facing car seat. I was anxious to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby, baby car seat, car seat, car seat safety, car seat tips, infant car seat, Keeping Your Baby Safe, rear facing, rear-facing car seats, toddler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 4 Comments

Car seat shopping tips new parents need to know

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s the night before your big purchase. How exciting! A brand new car seat for your baby-to-be! Before you start matching the seat’s fabric colour to your car’s interior, remember: Car seats are one of the most important pieces of safety … Continue reading →