Tag Archives: car seats

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

Grandparenting: Times have changed

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I am one of the lucky ones who has the support of two sets of grandparents to help raise my 2 kids: 2 nanas, 1 papa and 1 granddad. Whether it is to watch them on a PD day, or … 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 proofing, babysit, booster seat, car seats, grandparents, injury prevention, Keeping Your Baby Safe, medications, safe | Leave a comment

Moving your child to a seatbelt… what’s the rush?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

As a car seat technician, I meet many parents who are eager to move their child to the next stage. “When can I turn my child forward-facing?” “When can my child go into a booster seat?” “When can my child … Continue reading →