The Car Seat Guy

I get this questions asked often . Can I use a seat protector. Well this diagram will help!!!

Some great info from Safe Kids Worldwide!

More than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly. Check out these tips on installing your car seat to protect your most precious cargo: https://www.safekids.org/car-seat

Not that Arizona is used to changing the clocks, but don’t forget these simple rules for car seats!!!!

Thanks to the NHTSA for sharing. Remember, safety first, then convenience.

You would do anything for your kids, so why wouldn’t you check to make sure they are in . Visit NHTSA.gov/carseat today to check your child’s height and weight to verify they are in the correct seat.

Car Seats and Booster Seats Car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. That's why it's so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car. Follow these important steps to choo...

Happy New Year everyone! Here are 5 simple steps to make sure your car seat is safe!

Car Seat Checklist for Parents (PDF) A checklist for parents on how to properly check a car seat.

With colder weather approaching, remember to warm up your car ahead of time and dress your child down underneath the seatbelts in order to get the proper fit... If it’s truly cold out, bundle over the seatbelts with blankets to keep your little ones warm!

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, shopping cart injuries result in more than 20,000 visits to emergency departments annually for children under the age of 5. Practice safety when your children are in or around shopping carts, and NEVER place infant car seat carriers in the top basket of a cart.

For shopping cart safety tips: https://kidsindanger.org/2019/02/shopping-cart-safety-tips/

NHTSA National Safety Council National CPS Certification

Did you know some auto manufacturers have a designated position for the vehicle seat back when installing a car seat? The vehicle owner’s manual can help as can a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

NHTSA National Safety Council National CPS Certification

Great info from safekids!

Heatstroke can happen to any child, even those with the most loving and caring parents. As summer temperatures continue to soar, here are 4 ways to protect your child:
1. Never leave your child alone in a car, not even during a quick trip to the store.
2. Keep car doors and trunks locked and keep key fobs out of reach.
3. Create reminders when your child is in the backseat.
4. Take action if you see a child alone in a car. Call 911.

During COVID-19, Remember These 4 Tips to Prevent Heatstroke in Hot Cars Parents, here’s why leaving your young child alone in a car especially during COVID-19 is not worth the risk.

Helpful advice from consumer reports! Definitely worth a read for all those new parents or soon-to-be expecting parents...

How to Safely Transport Your Newborn Baby by Car During the Pandemic In this primer on how to safely transport a newborn baby by car during the coronavirus pandemic, Consumer Reports shares essential advice covering car seat selection and installation, cleaning, and more.

Great info about rear facing car seats for those that want to rear face their kids for as long as they can. Remember the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to read face your kids for as long as possible.

Even though the CDC is mainly focused elsewhere, they are still putting our good info on car seats.