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New Car Seat Policy Keeps Kids in Booster Seats Much Longer

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 21st 2011 12:01AM

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Product Recall: Infant Car Seat/Carriers

by Lisa Freedman, Posted Dec 21st 2009 12:18PM

Credit: CPSC
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have issued a recall of infant child restraints and carriers. Dorel, which manufactures products under the ...
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Infants Shouldn't Sleep in Car Seats, Study Says

by Amy Hatch, Posted Sep 5th 2009 8:31AM

Don't let your infant sleep in the car seat. Credit: andycarvin, Flickr
Parents who think an infant car seat is a good place for their baby to nap at home should think again -- a new study shows that the devices can lower oxygen levels in 20 ...
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Consumer Reports Issues Warning On Orbit Stroller-Car Seat; Orbit Fights Back

by Brett Singer, Posted Aug 28th 2009 11:44AM

Consumer Reports has issued a "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" warning on the Orbit Infant System, a popular convertible car seat. Orbit disagrees. Tests were conducted on the Orbit Infant System and two similar products, the Graco Stylus and Eddie ...
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Bulky clothes and car seats a dangerous mix

by Sandy Maple, Posted Dec 27th 2007 3:01PM

I don't know about you, but it cold where I live! Going out requires layers of clothes topped off a with coat, hat and gloves. While all that cold-weather gear may keep you comfy and cozy, it can be dangerous for little ones buckled into car seats. ...
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Car seat safety tip

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Jul 13th 2007 11:55AM

As you may know I recently took my first road trip with my new baby. Since I don't own a car (yet) the information I am about to provide you with I did not know. Many of you are probably familiar with what I am about to tell you but for those new ...
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Video of the Day: Importance of the 5-Point Harness Carseat

by Nadine Silverthorne, Posted Nov 10th 2006 1:33PM

Video online is increasing at an alarming rate. You probably heard that YouTube was sold for 1.65 billion USD to Google. (Unless you've been living under a Diaper Genie.) I think that video -- like photos, blogs and other social media -- is an ...
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