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In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
  Safe & Secure: Choosing the right car seat for your child
Car seat clinics indicate that as many as 80 per cent of car seats are installed improperly.
To prevent the car seat from moving forward and causing injury in a collision, it is important to use the tether strap exactly as the manufacturer recommends.
Once your child can sit all the way against the vehicle seat back with legs bent comfortably over the edge of the seat, and with the shoulder belt flat across the shoulder and chest, he or she is ready to move from the booster seat to the vehicle seatbelt.
www.mto.gov.on.ca /english/safety/carseat/choose.htm   (1163 words)

  
 CBC Marketplace: Kids' Car Seats
Once the seat is in, she says, "adjust it to a level that would make the harness tight." Chiu says the where the harness sits on the child is particularly important, "because if you make it too low...
Convertible seats often have five-point harnesses and still need to be turned backward until the child can hold his or her head up and the neck and spine are strong (usually at around 12 months).
A toddler car seat should be forward facing in the centre of the rear seat, unless you must use two car seats.
www.cbc.ca /consumers/market/files/cars/kidseats   (1537 words)

  
 Snug Seat - Car Seats | Traveller Plus®
From Snug Seat, the leaders in pediatric rehabilitation, and Britax USA, the leaders in car seat innovation, comes the Traveller Plus®.
The car seat is LATCH Compliant for a child up to 48 lbs.
The Traveller Plus® has two optional accessories: A seat extension attaches directly to the front of the restraint seat for a deeper and more comfortable fit for larger children, and a pommel attaches to the crotch strap for leg abduction.
www.snugseat.com /tp.htm   (116 words)

  
 - Installing a car seat
The safest placement for a car seat is in the center of the rear seat, or of the center seat in a van or station wagon.
Booster seats — used for children weighing 40 to 80 pounds (about ages 4 to 8) — are intended for use with a shoulder belt, ideally in the back seat.
Although only front-facing infant and toddler car seats manufactured on or after 2002 are required to have both the upper and lower attachments, all child safety seats with a five-point safety harness (including rear-facing infant car seats) are required to have the lower anchors.
www.babycenter.com /general/magazine/mag2ndtri/9458.html   (1290 words)

  
 Child car seat safety at Edmunds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Rest assured that older car seats that do not feature the LATCH system are still legal to use with the vehicle's seatbelts and are perfectly safe if installed properly.
NHTSA has responded to the difficulty of car seat installation by rating car seats for ease of use.
Car seat manufacturers are also trying to win points with consumers in a post-LATCH world by innovating in smaller, yet noticeable ways, largely in the area of seat pads.
www.edmunds.com /ownership/safety/articles/45195/article.html   (1701 words)

  
 Car Seat Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
If the car seat you have doesn't work - don't force it or you'll risk a drastic reduction in the car seat's effectiveness.
The car seat should be firmly fastened in place and shouldn't slide from side to side.
When they have outgrown the convertible or toddler seat, use a booster seat that positions the lap/shoulder belt correctly - the lap belt should be across the child's hips and the shoulder belt shouldn't cross the face or the front of the neck.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov /kids/research/carseat/index.html   (595 words)

  
 AAP - Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families - 2006 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As long as children are riding in the correct car safety seat for their size and age, they do not need to use any additional devices.
A tether is a strap that attaches a car safety seat to an anchor located on the rear window ledge, the back of the vehicle seat, or on the floor or ceiling of the vehicle.
When your baby falls asleep in her car safety seat, it can be tempting to bring her inside and leave her alone in the seat, but this can be unsafe.
www.aap.org.cob-web.org:8888 /family/carseatguide.htm   (4495 words)

  
 Caring for Your Baby: Zoom! The March of Dimes Guide to Car Seat Safety
A car seat is extremely effective at protecting your baby when it is installed correctly and used correctly every time the baby is a passenger.
The good news is that car seats are extremely effective at protecting your baby when installed correctly and used each and every time baby is a passenger.
Use of a car seat reduces the risk of death for infants by 71 percent and for children ages one to four by 54 percent.
www.marchofdimes.com /pnhec/298_1041.asp   (954 words)

  
 Child safety seat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A child safety seat, "car seat", or a "child restraint system", is a restraint which is secured to the seat of an automobile equipped with safety harnesses to hold a child in the event of a crash.
These seats can be used with the base secured, or with the carrier strapped in alone; however, proper installation without a base is extremely difficult and is not recommended by certified child passenger safety technicians.
Seats are meant to withstand the force of a collision, which is a lot more weight then we are placing on it with our knee(s).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Child_safety_seat   (1514 words)

  
 CBC Marketplace: Car Seat Hero
She found a raised ridge that ran horizontal across the width of the car seat.
They were examined the car seat and said it appeared she had a legitimate complaint.
The investigators also pointed out that the new car seat she bought as a replacement, had cushioning in the head impact zone, which the Eddie Bauer seat did not.
www.cbc.ca /consumers/market/files/cars/car_seats/index.html   (593 words)

  
 Car seat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Car seat is a seat used in cars.
A Child Restraint system, also commonly referred to as a child safety seat, or a car seat is a restraint which is secured to the seat of an automobile equipped with safety harnesses to hold a child in the event of a crash.
In modern car, seats and mirrors can be adjusted using electric controls.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Car_seat   (162 words)

  
 Install a Car Seat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The great difficultly in installing car seats has always been the almost limitless variety in the way that both car seats and vehicle seats are made.
Remember that a rear-facing infant car seat should sit at a 45-degree angle to prevent the baby from slumping and to keep his or her airway open.
It's important to remember that, after a car seat is installed, the seatbelt's latch plate should NOT lie against the curved opening of the car seat.
www.edmunds.com /ownership/howto/articles/104581/article.html   (2233 words)

  
 Car Seat Covers • Truck Seat Covers • Sheepskin Seat Covers
Giraffe print seat covers are available for any car or truck for bench or bucket seats, including any split bench seat configuration (60/40 - 70/30 - 40/20/40 etc.) Split bench requires custom style fit.
These seat covers are a pleasure to own because there so easy to clean, and like a pair of old jeans the more you wash them the softer they get.
Scottsdale Custom fit seat covers, Charcoal and they fit beautifully...They are excellent quality and fit so well...I'm also going to be ordering a Custom Bench seat cover for a 1991 Chevy S10 Mini Truck...
www.seatcovers.net   (1504 words)

  
 Car seat info
If it is possible in your car and with your baby's size, you can even keep them rear facing past their first birthday, which gives added safety, but it isn't as important anymore as when they are younger.
Quotes from Carseat.Org (under "best seat"): "A harness system with a shield is not appropriate for a small baby, since the shield sits in front of the baby's face or neck and holds the harness straps away from the baby's body.
For car seats and boosters, which are designed to only go forward facing, all the slots are reinforced, so this is not an issue.
www.plomp.com /carseats.htm   (2993 words)

  
 Car Seat Safety
Children should ride in a booster seat in the rear seat using a lap and shoulder belt until they are at least 54 inches tall and weigh 80 pounds.
The safest place for a child using a safety seat is the center rear seat.
The best way to encourage lifelong car safety is to set a good example, so make it a habit to abide by the state's new seat belt laws by buckling up.
www.lifespan.org /services/emergency/articles/carseat.htm   (306 words)

  
 Seat Covers: Car and Truck Seat Covers
Shear Comfort seat covers are made in a wide range of materials and colors.
Neo-Supreme Neoprene seat covers are made in the USA from a custom designed, upholstery grade, neoprene style water resistant material.
The seat cover closes the gap between front and rear seat, giving extra safety and comfort for your pet.
www.shearcomfort.com   (443 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Decathlon LATCH Car Seat - Hampton: Baby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
I've read that some people felt the Marathon's seat belt straps that come across the legs to the crotch were squishing their chubby babies' thighs a bit, so if you have a big/chubby baby, the Decathlon might be a better choice, given the adjustable crotch strap.
This car seat seems very comfy and my son likes it because he is sitting up higher and can see out the window.
I bypassed an infant car seat altogether and I don't regret that decision.
www.amazon.com /Decathlon-LATCH-Car-Seat-Hampton/dp/B000AKPE8S   (1718 words)

  
 Texas Department of Public Safety - Courtesy, Service, Protection
There will be three child safety seat events this year to educate parents about car seat misuse.
Children 12 and under are safest when properly restrained in the rear seat.
Always refer to the child safety seat instructions and vehicle manufacturer's instructions for weight and height limits, proper use and installation.
www.txdps.state.tx.us /director_staff/public_information/carseat.htm   (277 words)

  
 AAP - Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families - 2006
Booster seats should be used until your child can correctly fit in lap and shoulder seat belts.
All new cars, minivans, and light trucks have been required to have tether anchors since September 2000.
If you have more questions about installing your car safety seat, a certified CPS Technician may be able to help.
www.aap.org /family/carseatguide.htm   (4492 words)

  
 Graco SafeSeat Step 1 Infant Car Seat - Customer Reviews & Free Shipping!
The Safe Seat (Step 1) stands out in the field because its the only infant car seat on the market engineered for children up to 30 lbs.
Since children should stay in a rear-facing car seat until they’re both at least a year old and 20 lbs., the Graco Safe Seat (Step 1) fits a total of 97% of all one-year-olds according to recent statistics.
First of all, this base is not anti-rebound, which means that in a collsion, even when the seat is installed properly, the seat and beat will rock towards the back reast or the car's seat and back down.
www.elitecarseats.com /Graco-Safe-Seat-Step-1.pro   (1252 words)

  
 www.CarSeatSite.com--Keeping Kids Safe in Cars
This web site is designed to help you learn more about car seats, their selection, installation and use.
If you are brand new to car seats or want to brush up on your knowledge, you may want to start with the Quick FAQs.
However, car seat selection and installation is a hands-on process that cannot always be adequately described on the Internet.
www.carseatsite.com   (259 words)

  
 Snug Seat - Car Seats | Car Bed
The Snug Seat Car Bed provides medically fragile children an alternative to a standard car seat.
The bed is secured on the rear vehicle seat allowing the child to be zipped into a “sleeping bag” restraint attached to the bed’s interior.
The bedÂ’s exterior is finished in a textured green vinyl with integrated carrying straps.
www.snugseat.com /carbed.htm   (90 words)

  
 Snoozer Dog Car Seats, Car Seat Covers, the Lookout Car Booster Seat Pet Carrier, Airline Pet Carrier
A wonderful idea for protecting your car seats from the everyday wear and tear of everyday life.
The 52" is the height of the back seat robe, from bottom to top of the back seat; the 58" the length, from left door side to right door side.
The half bench for your front seat is 29x48." The 48" being the height, from bottom to top of back seat; and the 29" the length, from door to console in between the bucket seats.
www.carseats.theshoppe.com   (597 words)

  
 Child, Baby and Booster Car Seats - Unbiased Reviews & Free Shipping
EliteCarSeats.com carries the best in infant car seats, convertible car seats, and booster seats for kids — as well as car seat strollers and a full range of useful car seat accessories.
With that in mind, we have spent countless hours doing our homework to find the safest and most comfortable car seats available today, from top brands such as Britax, Graco, and Recaro.
Choosing the right baby car seat can be a daunting task — with so many weight limits, height limits, and options available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
www.elitecarseats.com   (244 words)

  
 AAP Children's Health Topics: CAR SAFETY SEATS AND TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 21.
The AAP has information on topics ranging from car safety seats to school buses to teen driving.
Car Seats for Children with Special Needs -— Casts and Wheelchairs
www.aap.org /healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm   (304 words)

  
 Car Seat Covers & Truck Seat Covers: Camo & Custom Automotive OEM Styles.
Car seat covers and truck seat covers by SCC Northwest are widely recognized as a Premium Quality Seat Cover.
Our slip-on seat covers are custom made for your truck, suv or car to fit like a glove.
Car Seat Covers and Truck Seat Covers Custom fit using OEM Automotive materials.
www.nwseatcovers.com   (319 words)

  
 12-Volt Cooling Car Summer Seat
Since summer clothing shouldn't have to be adjusted for a more comfortable ride to work or the beach, it's time to install a seat cooler for a more pleasant ride.
The 12-Volt Cooling Car Summer Seat provides almost instant relief from that hot summer sun, using your car's battery or any wall socket to provide a cooling fan.
You'll also appreciate the seat's breathable fabric, which is much more comfortable on hot days than your car's leather seats.
www.smarthome.com /91713.html   (303 words)

  
 Car Seat - Products for Car Seat - Manufacturers,Exporters,Suppliers,Traders,Companies,Factories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Different car seats suit all kinds of cars.
We can professionally produce baby car seats with lots of types a
ECE R44/04 standard, this car seat for babies has been tested and
www.alibaba.com /productsearch/Car_Seat.html   (730 words)

  
 Car-Seat.Org Carseat and Car Safety Forums
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Discuss Buying Safe Family Cars, Crash Tests and Safety Statistics
Member submitted articles on child passenger and vehicle safety.
www.car-seat.org   (369 words)

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