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Common Car Care Pitfalls

March 11, 2012

Even with the best intentions we may be doing things that cause more harm than good.  Or at the very least, neglecting simple things that cause more harm than we [...]

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Dealing with Booster Seat Peer Pressure

September 13, 2011

Those of us with a “big kid” know that once a sibling or friend outgrows a booster seat, our little one feels the need to abandon it as well. The [...]

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Dad Uses Physics To Demonstrate Innovative Car Seats

April 18, 2011

I’ve always wondered whether or not my kids would be truly safe in their car seats should we ever get into an accident. Recently I ran across a video that [...]

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Could Inflatable Seat Belts be the Future of Safety?

March 25, 2011

Ford has announced that its newest innovation in child safety is the inflatable seat belt. In a report released by ConsumerReports.org, the benefits and potential pitfalls of this new safety [...]

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Ratings Reveal Best and Worst Booster Seats

March 25, 2011

Looking at booster seats and wishing someone would just give you the inside scoop already? Well the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has done just that. The most recent IIHS [...]

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PSA Contest for Be A Buckle Buddy!

March 25, 2011

Be A Buckle Buddy! is holding their annual public service announcement contest open to college students in Illinois. This is a great promotion for car safety, as all of the [...]

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Toxic Chemicals Create That “New Car Smell”

March 20, 2011

I’ll admit that I love the new car smell as much as the next person, but after reading this article I may reconsider strapping my kids into the backseat of [...]

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The New Graco Smart Seat

March 4, 2011

Graco has been a popular name for parents for years and is known for its innovative products designed to keep kids both comfortable and safe. From car seats and strollers [...]

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2011 Top Vehicle Safety Picks

March 3, 2011

Comparing the safety features and ratings of numerous makes and models of vehicles can take more time and energy than many of us have. Even though safety is at the [...]

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