What Should Baby Wear Home From Hospital in Summer
You’ve finally done it, or the big day is quickly approaching. Your tiny newborn baby is or will be here soon. After all of the time spent prepping and planning, … Read more
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Uppababy Mesa Stroller Compatibility Guide
When you are expecting a baby, there is a lot that you have to prepare. One of the essentials when you are expecting a baby, there is a lot that … Read more
Do Car Seats Float? Everything You Need to Know
A whole orange will float. A peeled orange will sink. The density of polypropylene (plastic used to make car seats) is between a whole and a peeled orange. My point? There’s more … Read more
High Back VS Backless Booster: Which one is better?
You try to find the answer to a simple question “Is there a difference between the high back booster and backless booster?”, and you’re met with vagueness. Frankly, it blows … Read more
Uppababy Mesa installation: All you need to know
I put this guide together for one simple reason – I’d love to have had something like it when I first got the UppaBaby car seat. I found that information … Read more
Are Flat Head Pillows Safe For Babies?
Flat head syndrome is a real concern for parents and it is our responsibility to make sure our baby stays protected AND sleeps in a safe environment. Flat head pillows … Read more
How to Weigh Baby at Home: 6 Simple and Hassle-Free Ways
If like me, you are worried about your baby gaining weight then you will want to read this guide. I was a pretty anxious mother and always wondered if my … Read more
Types of Car Seats by Age: What Child Safety Seat Should You Buy
Having the right type of car seat for the appropriate age and size of your child is probably one of the most important decisions you need to make when it … Read more
What to do with an old car seat?
Kudos to you for finding your way here. It means you’re researching how to do the responsible thing with your old car seat instead of randomly dumping it in a … Read more
Baby Weighing: Everything You Need To Know
There’s so much confusion around baby weighing that it can quickly get too much, even for the knowledgeable parent. How often should you do it? What to expect when you … Read more
When to Move from Infant Car Seat to Convertible
The answer to the question from the title goes well beyond blurbing out a number. If you’re anything like me and want to understand the logic and the reasons behind … Read more
Infant car seat vs. convertible car seat
One of the must-have’s when a baby is born is a car seat. You can’t do without one unless your plan is to walk your baby home from the hospital. But … Read more
When to Transition to Forward Facing Car Seat?
Car seats are essential for every parent until their children attain the age and height where they are eligible to use the adult seat belt. A booster seat can be … Read more
What kind of foam is used in car seats? (there’s a few)
Car seats are made up of different components, including foam. Convenience and comfort are among the top priorities that one considers when buying a vehicle. The foam used in car … Read more
How long can a newborn be in a car seat?
As parents, we can’t stop talking about our worst fears, like SIDS. The harsh reality is that car crashes are the #1 cause of death in children. In 2018 alone, … Read more
Do booster seats need to be anchored? How to determine if so
A booster car seat is a forward-facing child passenger restraint system that is used for children who have not attained the minimum weight and height allowed for the use of … Read more
How to tether a car seat without anchors(or a latch system)
Starting from September 2002 all automakers in US – have been federally mandated to include anchors in every manufactured vehicle as standard equipment. But cars manufactured before September might lack … Read more
When can kids sit in the front seat? (State by state)
Seating kids in the front seat is very risky. Front row is the most inappropriate seating option for kids, even if you are using safety seats. The second serious issue is … Read more
Proper Car Seat Strap Placement: Correct Position and How Tight?
Proper car seat strap placement is very necessary to ensure the safety of your child in the car. But is there any science in it – which you are unaware … Read more
What to do when your baby hates the car seat
If your baby hates the car seat and you have no plan to change that, you’re in for a rough ride. Both metaphorically and literally. There are very few things … Read more
Britax Car Seat Expiration
I’ve been running this site and writing about baby gear for longer than I care to remember, and the issue of car seat expiration dates is easily one of the … Read more
15 Signs Baby Is Unhappy That Parents Often Miss
Motherhood comes with great responsibility from bearing a child for nine months to bringing that child up. A mother should be a good observer. The babies can’t express what they … Read more
Top 16 Mistakes Parents Make With Newborns | For You To Avoid
Newborn babies are the pride and joy of every new family. Their birth marks a defining moment in your life and is an unforgettable experience. We all want to cherish … Read more
Infant Car Beds: What you Need to Know
Infant car beds are unique child restraint systems. Instead of holding a child in a semi-reclined position as regular car seats do, an infant car bed will accommodate them lying … Read more
Child Restraint Guidelines – Keeping Children Safe While Travelling In Vehicles
These Child Restraint Guidelines for the Safe Restraint of Children Travelling in Motor Vehicles have been developed by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and Kidsafe – The Child Accident Prevention Foundation … Read more
Tips for Flying Safely With Children
Family on Travel As a parent that travels a lot, I have found that if you are travelling with a toddler or very young kid, the more prepared you are, … Read more
How Long Are Kids In Car Seats?
I think you will agree with me when I say that once that sweet little child becomes a toddler, strapping them in and keeping them strapped in becomes so much … Read more
Booster Seat Safety: {ULTIMATE GUIDE} to Safe Usage of Booster Seats
Even as most parents have fond memories of jumping up and down on the back of the family station wagon without caring for seatbelts, we have to acknowledge that as … Read more
When Is My Child Ready for an Adult Seat Belt?
Today’s guest post is by Rakib Billah of Baby Gear Guide a resource that provides reviews of baby gear, pack and play and other baby products. A majority of children … Read more
Why A Rear Facing Convertible Car Seat Is the RECOMMENDED CAR SEAT
A rear facing convertible car seat has been found to be the best and safest convertible car seat according to many organization such as Consumer reports and safecar.gov. Check out … Read more