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08/29/2022

This was a very interesting presentation to sit through at last week Kidz in Motion conference. It’ll be interesting to see what changes are made by car seat manufacturers over the next few years! Manufactures will need to self-certify by 2025!

You may have heard that NHTSA’s long-awaited Final Rule on a Federal Side-Impact Standard for car seats was finally published. Here at CarseatBlog, that was definitely an excuse to break out the bubbly since we’ve been waiting for this announcement since the summer of 2014 when the Notice of Pro...

04/30/2022

Important every day but especially as we approach our warmer months ❤️ 🚗

May 1 is . Educate yourself and everyone you know about the circumstances that have led to children dying in hot cars. Start with this free online course: https://www.cpsboard.org/trainings/kids-in-hot-cars/

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

12/21/2021

🚗 recall alert 🚗

Please reach out to Clek if you have a seat included in the voluntary recall

NHTSA and Transport Canada announced our voluntary recall of certain Foonf and Fllo convertible car seats manufactured before May 21, 2021. We have determined that it is possible for a child to access the EPP foam cushion with their fingers through the crotch buckle opening in the fabric and pick at the foam. After repeated picking, it is possible for the child to pick off a small piece and put in their mouth which could present a choking hazard.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Please visit the link below for information about the voluntary recall and to learn how to receive your remedy kit:⠀⠀
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🇨🇦 https://clekinc.ca/our-policies/safety-and-information-notices/

🇺🇸 https://clekinc.com/our-policies/safety-and-information-notices/

Parents can continue using their child seats until they receive the remedy kit.

To receive your remedy kit please fill out the form below: www.clekinc.com/seatcushioninsert

For French speaking customers please go to the following link:
www.clekinc.ca/insertcoussindesiège

12/14/2021

Is your vehicle impacted? If you drive a 2021 or 2022 model vehicle, check your vehicle to see if it is impacted by this recall at the following link: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls   What is this recall about? AutoLiv’s seatbelt assembly recall impacts more than 135,000 vehicles across at least 1...

10/31/2021

Truth 😂

08/23/2021

When is a child ready for a high back booster???

A child is ready when:
• They are 5 years old and 40lbs
• Able to sit properly for 100% of the ride

When moving a child from a 5pt harness to booster you are taking the responsibility of the safety of the child out of your hands and putting it into their hands!

Don’t rush it!

When you’re positive you and the child are ready and meet the above requirements, use short rides around town to “booster train.”

08/19/2021

When I first became a mother, I was overwhelmed by the thought of my children’s safety.

I somehow felt there was a lack of resources especially when it came to car seat safety for my own children.

I knew there needed to be more awareness and more people like myself as a CPST who can help other parents who may feel the same way.

That’s when was created
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08/18/2021

When ever you’re needing help with car seat installation, seat belt safety, or any other car seat questions, refer to this website and find a tech near you!

Http://cert.safekids.org

08/17/2021

Unfortunately….. they will 😅🥴

Have you ever said they will never… but they did 😂

08/17/2021

Car seats after a crash:

# 1 rule always refer to your manual

•Some car seat manufacturers are strictly replace after ANY accident due to the seat not being tested after an accident or failed testing

•Some car seats follow NHTSA guidelines and DO NOT need to be replaced after a MINOR accident

What is considered a minor accident?

•A minor crash is one in which ALL of the following apply:
-The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site.
-The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged.
-None of the passengers in the vehicle sustained any injuries in the crash.
-If the vehicle has air bags, the air bags did not deploy during the crash; and
-There is no visible damage to the car seat.

ALL seats need to be replaced after a MAJOR accident or if ALL of the criteria for a MINOR accident are not true.

Please share this if you found it helpful 👍🏼❤️

08/13/2021

Is your child ready for an adult seat belt?

Heres a 5 step test to find out:

1. Knees bend comfortably with feet resting flat on the floor.
2. Butt is all the way back in the vehicle seat
3. Lap belt sits across the hip bones.
4. Shoulder belt sits across collar bone.
5. Child can sit properly for the entire car ride.

Passing all 5 steps is important to prevent slouching and improper seat belt fit.