Car seats haven’t been a topic for debate in our family. I was adamant about getting a fantastic car seat for Harley when she was an infant. When it was Read more
Tag: car seat safety
Car seat safety comes first!
We’re still talking about car seat safety! As part of the #CarseatFullstop campaign, we spread the message far and wide about the ins and outs of car seat safety. Here Read more
Changing behaviour – we live and learn
The #CarseatFullstop campaign is aimed at encouraging the proper use of carseats, child restraints and seatbelts for children. For some of us this requires changing behaviour for both parents and children. I Read more
The short cuts that risk lives
Parenting is full on, let’s just be real, and let’s just be honest. Some days make sense whilst other days feel like a total blur. Therefore, we as parents try Read more
Knowing more about children and cars | Booster seat learnings
Confession about children and cars Beanie’s been in a booster seat since he was about two and a half years old. This is mainly because he’s always been tall for Read more
Non-parents need to know about car seats too
Even though we are currently non-parents and don’t plan to have children right away (and realise that kiddies don’t need a plan, haha), I am terribly excited about being a Read more
I am not a perfect parent, but I’m trying to make a difference
I’m not a perfect parent, but I am very proud to be a part of the #CarseatFullstop campaign! #CarseatFullstop is such an important project. We are trying to create awareness Read more
5 Tips to keep kids rear facing as long as possible
You’re probably already aware that it is safer to keep kids rear facing than forward facing, right? A 2007 study in the journal Injury Prevention found that children under age Read more
7 Steps to sharing something people don’t want to hear
We have had a lot of people asking how they can approach somebody they know about how critical car seats are without putting them on the defensive. There is a delicate Read more
Babywearing is NOT an alternative to a car seat
I am a huge advocate of babywearing. Be absolutely clear though – babywearing is not an alternative to using a car seat. While babywearing brands and consultants are very clear Read more
