One of the greatest joys as a parent is seeing your child grow. You eagerly look forward to each new skill and milestone, marking your child’s growth and new abilities year by year. Like most parents, you look forward to celebrating transitions: eating solid foods for the first time, moving from a crib to a…
It used to be said that the most dangerous ride in a child’s life is the ride home from the hospital. In the 1990s there was a campaign to make sure every newborn rode home from the hospital in a car seat. The campaign focused on child car seats as an alternative much safer than…
Most parents insist that their children wear helmets while bike riding or skateboarding—but why? A fall or bump to the head, even one that doesn’t break the skin, can result in devastating injuries with lasting consequences. The head is a valuable and vulnerable part of the body, one that is crucial to protect from injury….
When you think about properly restraining a child in the car, you probably picture an infant or toddler buckled into a car seat. But did you know that children up to age 12 also are advised to us special age-appropriate restraints? Seat belts are designed to fit adults, not children—so kids need restraint systems like…
In our previous post, we mentioned how common it is for child restraint systems like booster seats is to be misused. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study published in 2015, researchers surveyed 4,167 families who used car seats and booster seats for children up to 8 years old in their vehicles. According…
When you think of Sweden, you might picture Vikings, the band ABBA, and Swedish meatballs. But what about seatbelts? Did you know that Volvo, a Swedish car manufacturer, pioneered the modern seatbelt design that has saved countless lives across the world? Seatbelts are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Sweden’s dedication…
Taking care of a child is one of the biggest, most important responsibilities we have as parents. Keeping our children safe while in the car is a serious task, especially considering that research and data show that car accidents are one of the leading causes of childhood injuries and death. In order to help minimize…
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