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Deaths of Children Left in Hot Cars Hit Grim Record

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 9th 2011 12:40PM

Credit: AJ Mast, AP Images
Rear-facing child safety seats are a problem. With children out of sight, they are sometimes out of mind; parents forget there's a baby on board.
We wonder, how could they forget something like that? ...Rear-facing safety seats blamed in part for parents forgetting kids.
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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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Car Seats: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Child Safe

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Feb 2nd 2011 12:00PM

Check your owner's manual before purchasing a car seat. Credit: Getty Images
When it comes to choosing car seats for your kids, start your research in the garage.
The first thing parents should do is consult their car's owner's ...Before you invest in a car seat, check out our expert tips!
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Booster seats - Some brands not as safe as others

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Oct 6th 2008 10:00AM

When I bought both of my daughter's car seats, I did so with the idea in mind that eventually, they would use them as boosters. Silly me. Both came with good safety ratings, sure, but earlier this month, both appeared on the "not recommended" list of ...
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Toddler takes SUV for a joyride

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Jul 20th 2008 1:00PM

What kid doesn't like to play in the front seat of Mom and Dad's car? Whenever we're parked for any length of time, my kids beg to come up front and try out all of the buttons and knobs, so that when I finally turn the car back on, the radio is ...
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Safety girl and the taxi cab dilemma

by Sandy Maple, Posted Mar 18th 2008 4:01PM

With all the preparations being made to sell our house, I have had precious little time to plan for our upcoming trip to New York City. It was nearly midnight last night when I finally sat down and gave some thought to what we should pack for a week ...
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Car seats have expiration dates?

by Sandy Maple, Posted Nov 7th 2007 4:04PM

Did you know that car seats have an expiration date? I sure didn't and this idea initially sounded to me like a money-making ploy by car seat manufacturers. But, after reading this article, it makes a little more sense. Certified car seat inspector ...
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Dangerous minivan doors

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jul 22nd 2007 9:03AM

The suburban neighborhood where I live is mini-van central. We are chock full of kids and therefore require large vehicles in which to carry our families. I personally do not drive a min-van, but I can see the appeal. All that space for kids and ...
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