07/29/2020
Another great article from Vancouver Island Car Seat Technicians - CPSTs.
Gear up at the rink, hockey gear is for hockey and not car seats and boosters.
Hockey gear and car seats (and booster seats): written upon request from hockey families struggling to balance on-ice safety with in-car safety.
Do you have any other useful tips? Please share them below, and we'll edit the post periodically with more good ideas! https://vicarseattechs.com/2020/hockey-gear-car-seats/
02/14/2020
A Valentine’s Day car seat safety PSA
It’s nice and shareable
And, as always, if you have questions about proper car seat usage please find a child passenger safety technician in your area 👍🏻
12/22/2019
BUYER BEWARE: Fake and dangerous childrens products are turning up for sale on Amazon. (Including the .ca site)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/20/tech/amazon-fake-kids-products/index.html
Always look for the Canadian National Safety Mark to ensure your seat is legal and safe to use. Also double check that both French and English is on the labelling.
Fake and dangerous kids products are turning up for sale on Amazon
The listing on Amazon described it as a "4 in 1 Baby car seat and Stroller" and featured images of a popular brand called Doona, including a photo of the US President's daughter, Ivanka Trump, with hers. Listed for $299, this copycat was $200 cheaper than a real Doona. It was also potentially dang.....
11/09/2019
You've been tempted to use a carseat beyond it's expiration. Admit it. Read why that's not a great idea.
Does My Car Seat Expire? Do I Really Need to Buy a New One?
Your Car Seat Expiration Questions Answered Question: Can I Use My Expired Car Seat? Answer: "NO." Always follow manufacturer instructions, including expiration dates. Only the manufacturer of your car seat can advise you to do something other than what is printed on your car seat labels or inst
10/19/2019
Hockey season has started, remember to arrive with time to get dressed at the rink, and change when you are finished.
Let the seatbelt do it’s job in the car, and let the hockey gear do it’s job on ice. It is the seatbelt’s job to protect your child properly in the car.
Wearing hockey gear doesn’t allow for proper fitting of the child’s seatbelt as well as it goes against the manufactures instructions for proper use. It won’t allow for the seatbelt to function correctly in the event of a crash.
10/17/2019
Car seats are tricky but they do not have to be so treat yourself to a professional installation and inspection this October.
10/17/2019
Welcome everyone. This is my first post.
I am a Child Passenger Safety Technician certified with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada, as well as I am Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Educator with the BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation Child Passenger Safety Program.
I am located in Langley, British Columbia Canada. I am available for private and confidential car seat installation checks. This is my new page where I will be posting safety tips, tricks and information regarding child passenger safety. Please feel free to share any post onto your wall!
You can make an appointment with me by going through www.saferseats.ca. I look forward to working with you in keeping your child safe.