Tag Archives: car seat safety

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

What you need to know before you switch to a booster seat!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

We all want our children to be safe when traveling in the car. And rightly so – motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death and injury in young children. But let’s face it, navigating the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged 5-point harness, 5-point harness system, booster seat, booster seats, car seat, car seat safety, car seats, forward-facing car seat, preschooler, preschoolers, Safety, stage three: booster seat, stage two: forward-facing, toddler | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Keeping Your Baby Safe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health | Tagged baby car seat, car seat safety, car seat shopping, car seat tips, how to install a car seat, infant car seat, new car seats, rear-facing car seats, what to look for in car seats | Leave a comment

Why car seats, snowsuits, bulky jackets and bunting bags DON’T MIX!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

You know that scene from the movie “A Christmas Story,” the one where Randy’s mom bundles him up in his snowsuit, and he says “I can’t put my arms down!” Here is the scene, posted on YouTube by apuleuis: To … Continue reading →