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Even Babies Can Sometimes Escape Car Seats, Says Study

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 2nd 2011 3:30PM

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Children as young as 1 have been known to unbuckle their car seats. Credit: Getty Images Your child may be a budding Harry Houdini. WebMD reports children as young as age 1 have been ...Researchers find small children are excellent escape artists.
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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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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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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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