Baby Strollers – a Safe Carriage for Babies

Author: Jayson Pablo

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Jayson Pablo, a dedicated writer of Rupizcompare.co.uk which provide information on baby products like baby feeding bottles.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What baby products are safe to use? Is there a list or guide available?
   I am looking to give shower and baby gifts for a family member, and the mother is being very specific about safety. She does not want anything from China because of the recent recalls. I am wondering if anyone knows if there are any guidelines or lists somewhere that identifies safe products. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

   • ANSWER:
     There is no list that I am aware of but there are some products
     available that are made in the USA and in Europe.
     My favorite bath product for babies that is made in the USA is Noodle and Boo.
     The best toys are made in Germany by Haba, Selecta, etc.
     Also, clothes made in France and most of Europe will not have fire retardant in it(nasty stuff that gets soaked into your baby’s skin).
     Some of the products are a little pricey, especially coming from Europe because their currency is very strong right now. I will list some websites below.

2. QUESTION:
   How do you know what baby products are safe?
   I’m expecting my first baby (in 5 days!) and already have everything we need. But there are a few products we got as gifts (or i bought without thinking about it). We got the Little Noses survival kit that comes with saline drops and oral gel…has anyone used these products or know anything about them?
   Also what items would you suggest and what items would you not suggest and why?

   • ANSWER:
     Congratulations and I hope you have a very safe and memorable birth experience. I think it is great that you are taking the time to think about what you allow to come into contact with your child.

     Unfortunately, there are many ingredients in products (baby, skincare, etc.) that contain chemicals that are not healthy. It is prudent to be careful.

     If you have a question, don’t hesitate to jump on the internet and research the ingredients. You can look at the sites below.

     One discusses the benefits of natural baby products and the other is a database that breaks down what is in over 42,000 products in the marketplace.

3. QUESTION:
   safe hair styling products for baby?
   I have a 6 month old who is getting her first pictures done in a few weeks time. She has a head full of dark unruly curls. I don’t want her pictures to have these crazy curls going everywhere, but something that looks a bit more put together.

   So, does anyone know of any baby safe hair products? I’ve read other places that a little gel or hairspray isn’t so bad, but to go with natural products…Any thoughts?

   • ANSWER:
     There are no products out there that are safe for babies to use because it is not safe. Only tear free shampoos and detanglers. She is a baby, her hair is still growing and shaping into a style. Just comb her hair and put a ribbon or hair clips in her hair.

4. QUESTION:
   Safe baby products and bottles without phelates?
   any suggestions…i know i can get glass bottles and burts bees stuff..but the smell is so strong any suggestions? thanks
   i might have spelled that wrong
   thanks! that makes me feel better…i will check them out

   • ANSWER:
     id recommend the Playtex nursers. You can put in the liners instead of using a plastic bottle. Walmart is now making organic products to use for babies, as well as Babies r us. Its worth a try to take a look at either of those places for natural baby items.

5. QUESTION:
   Is “Green-Works” cleaner safe to use on baby products?
   It says its all natural…Just wondering if its safe to use on baby products (Highchair, bathtub, toys, etc…) also, what do you mommies use to clean your babies items?

   • ANSWER:
     i’m sure they are fine… i use dish soap to clean toys and high chair, and bathroom cleaning products for the tub. i’ve used natural products… i mean i use them on baby items if that’s what i’m using at home .. they are fine. just like any other cleaning product, just make sure to rinse with plenty of water.

6. QUESTION:
   Are your baby products safe?
   Have you looked at this web site? It rates the safety of various baby lotions, diaper creams, baby wipes, baby washes… I found out that none of our products are considered safe.

   This web site rates the safety of many different brands of baby lotion, baby wipes, powders, diaper creams, etc. I just went in and found that of the nine products we have on hand, six were rated and had a hazard rating anywhere from 3 to 6. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics advises against using anything with a hazard rating higher than a 2. Needless to say, we will be making some changes starting today!

   I noticed that many Mustela products seemed to rate really badly, with some listed as highly toxic and possibly cancer causing, etc. Many of the California Baby products were rated as safe. But Burts Bees did not fare as well as I had expected.

   http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/browse.php?maincat=babycare

   • ANSWER:
     I have seen that webpage and I look at it occasionally. I think it’s helpful, although they tend towards being alarmist. Some of the ingredients they deem as unsafe–parabens, for example–have not been shown to be unsafe. Their rationale for categorizing some ingredients as unsafe seem scientifically questionable. It is still a good resource because it makes you aware of a lot of potentially harmful ingredients in everyday products, but I find that I have to do a lot of my own research to find out if their warnings are legit.

7. QUESTION:
   I am 5 weeks pregnant and work with industrial cleaning products. Is my baby safe?
   I clean offices and schools for a living and use a lot of chemicals. Although I wear gloves at all times, is my baby still at risk?

   • ANSWER:
     A mask is a good idea, and gloves. But just to be safe do ask your doctor. There is a Dr expert on The Bump who answers questions if you want to do that while you’re waiting to hear back from your doctor. Here’s a link: http://community.thenestbaby.com/cs/ks/blogs/2ndtrimester/pages/expert-dr-ashley-roman.aspx

8. QUESTION:
   do you use the SKIN DEEP cosmetic safety database to find out how safe the baby products you buy are?
   my friend told me about it and i was wondering whether i could trust the information on the website. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?maincat=babycare

   • ANSWER:
     ummm YES why mothers do not read the ingredients on bath products I will never know! SLS, parabens etc.

     If you cannot pronounce it, it is not good!

     Warm water is ALL a baby needs to be cleaned with, olive or coconut is all they need for moisturizer.

The Top 20 Pet Gate Safety Facts

Author: Joe Cinova

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/the-top-20-pet-gate-safety-facts-1902082.html

About the Author

The Pet Gate Shop showcases 14 styles and manufacturers of Pet Gates and Pet Gate related products. Get information, a glossary of pet gate terms, product features, articles and safety facts you need to make an informed decision. Thanks for reading!

© Cinova LLC – 2009

Visit us at The Pet Gate Shop for all your Pet Gate and accessory needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Safety Gates for children on indoor stairs in the house are recommended untill what age?

   • ANSWER:
     My son is 2 in April and we are still using the baby gates.

2. QUESTION:
   custom child safety gates?
   I have a very odd place between my living room and kitchen. Instead of it being two walls straight across, it has a corner effect. I need to have a child safety gate in this area to keep my kids away from the dangerous appliances and such. I only know of gates that meet wall to wall in a straight line. Is there a gate available for such an area?

   • ANSWER:
     Try this site: http://www.safe-tots.com/safety_gates.htm?OVRAW=ERROR&OVKEY=ERROR&OVMTC=content&OVADID=784208522&OVKWID=0&ysmwa=MWCS8mbRNp4GyZbayD7Ij3WO7IwzEvBZ7fBgcsB4iwaAXGvjLTNLk_gc9h4oNLJw

3. QUESTION:
   I am attempting to install child safety gates. Directions call for 9/64 drill bit. Can I use another?
   Or, Do I have to go purchase 9/64 size bit? I have 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, and 3/16. Will one of these work without messing anything up? Please help.

   • ANSWER:
     It is always best to use what the directions call for. If the hole drilled is to fit bolts or such pieces, then they will not fit if you drill another size hole. You will need to purchase a 9/64 size bit.

     If you plan on frequenting house projects such as that, it may be wiser to purchase a set, available at most hardware stores. Best of luck to you.

4. QUESTION:
   window gates for a child safety, who should provide this me or the landlord?
   six big windows in a private house on the second floor!
   i heard that it it the law that the landlord should provide window gates if the person that lives there has a child from the age 1 to 12 years old.

   • ANSWER:
     You heard wrong. No law like that.

     Obtain permission from the landlord before you install. he will not deny you, but he still should know.

     Once you install them you can not take them out, they become private property of the property owner.

5. QUESTION:
   What age is acceptable to remove child safety gates on stairs?
   My daughter is 3 years old and stays with her grandparents one night a month. They have a very tall staircase that has wood, no carpeting, and her room is upstairs, while they sleep downstairs. My mother thinks our daughter is old enough to not use the gate at the top of the stairs any longer, but my husband and I are concerned that she’s still a little wobbly (especially after just having woken up) and there is a danger there. I’ve looked online for any info but would like some feedback from others who might have a similar situation. The thought of her falling scares me to death. How do you know when a child is old enough not to need safety gates?

   • ANSWER:
     When she can go up and down the stairs consistently by herself without falling, she’s old enough to not use the gates. My niece is 3 and every time my sister thinks she no longer needs the gates, she ends up falling down the stairs.

6. QUESTION:
   Does anyone else have a hard time working child safety gates?
   or is it just me? I tried for a half hour and had to call someone to do it for me.

   • ANSWER:
     yes lol
     try the car seat..even trickier..
     =]]
     thanks xoxo

7. QUESTION:
   Child safety gate that would fit between two railings at the top of my stairs?
   I’m looking for a child safety gate that would fit between railings on either side? The ones that I found currently fit between two walls for support. What can I do?

   • ANSWER:
     OSB and 2’4′s … make your own

8. QUESTION:
   Installing a gate for child safety at the top of the stairs is easy and no problem. What is available mid way
   My worry is when the child falls from the top stair with stairs being so high with today’s 10 foot ceilings on the first floor. What can I do to help catch them in case of a fall to prevent injury or other.

   • ANSWER:
     baby gates are not very safe to place at the top of the stairs however if you place one in front of there bedroom and one at the stairs it will slow her down babys can climb over the gates my 16 month old did and surprised me place one at the bottom of the stairs and just keep and real close watch on baby

Reasons It Is Smart For Parents To Use A Child Safety Alarm

Author: Jeff Schuman

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/reasons-it-is-smart-for-parents-to-use-a-child-safety-alarm-4128681.html

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If you enjoyed this article by Jeff Schuman please visit our website today where you will locate many self defense options like hand held tasers, cell phone stun gun and many others. Parents can also protect their children with child safety alarm to ensure they are safe. Don’t assume that danger won’t find you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   child safety door lock 1997 ford expedition?
   My passenger door keeps switching to the child safety lock. Every time the rear passenger door handle is used, the switch for the door moves to the safety lock position.

   • ANSWER:
     The links inside the door are jammed together. If you can, spray some wd-40 in as far as you can to try to loosen it up. If that doesn’t work someone will have to take the door panel off and find the bind.

2. QUESTION:
   child safety door lock?
   child safety door lock on the washer machine wont open. its a whirlpool. usually you can just push on the door and it will unlock. it went through its was cycle and is blinking that its done, but the child safety lock wont let me open the door. I have tried turning off the main power, but that didn’t work. I can not reach the plug. any suggestions. my clothes are going to mold fast if I leave it in there too long.
   I tried running it through the cycle again, but no luck

   • ANSWER:
     Try running it through the cycle one more time.

3. QUESTION:
   how do you lock child safety door locks on rear doors on mazda3?
   2006 mazda 3 four door

   • ANSWER:
     Most vehicles have a switch on the side of the door. Open the back door and look at the side. There should be either a switch that is obvious or a label or sticker instructing you how to do it.

4. QUESTION:
   Child safety door lock?
   My 3 year old figured out if she slams the door over and over when its open or hits the handle with something hard the safety lock will pop off. No I am terrified because she can get the lock off and she has figured out how to climb up the front door and unlock the pad lock. She is also able to get into our pantry, the bathrooms and my room mates room. Anyone have any ideas on a better way to keep her from opening the doors.
   I don’t own my home and can’t put any new locks or make any holes.
   My child isn’t out of control if kids just needed to be put in the corner or spanked every time they opened a door they wouldn’t make the special locks for them. My child isn’t a bad kid she just loves to play with my room mate and is aloud in there sometimes so she isn’t doing it to be bad!

   • ANSWER:
     I use these in my home. I had these done by professional child proofers but it just involves a screw into your door jamb so it isn’t complicated. My kids couldn’t reach these even if they stand on a chair! I also like them because they aren’t tricky, just slide back and forth.

     http://www.amazon.com/Child-Proof-Deluxe-Door-Lock/dp/B0014WN86Q

     edit: sorry those devices won’t work for you, but they only make one small screw hole you could easily spackle over and no one would ever notice. Also, I have a 3 year old and if she opened the front door by herself without my permission. I would discipline her by putting her in the chair or taking away (temporarily) a favorite toy/priveledge. That is a real danger to her. Trust me, if you do it every time, they’ll get the picture! Good luck!

5. QUESTION:
   Can you open a Child Safety locked back door FROM THE INSIDE?
   I’m trying this for a fan-fiction; it’s one of those quick details that’ll probably never come up again, but it’s been bugging me for a week.
   This character flashes back to his childhood. He gets kidnapped, and has no time to prepare, so it’s not like he brings a lock-pick set or anything. Anywho, he’s shoved into the back seat of this car, and the doors are locked with child safety locks (or for more of a challenge, I’ll accept input on police cars, whose back doors aren’t supposed to open AT ALL from the inside, or so the movies have it….)
   ….How does he get out? Can he get at the lock from the inside so that he can escape, and more important, how does he do it before the kidnappers realize what he’s doing? (No, they’re not bumbling idiots, I just want him to be really good at what he does.)
   Or must I to cheat on that scene, and when (end of flashback) he’s asked how he got out , he responds only with “Very carefully”?
   I may have other quick-shot fiction questions in the future.

   • ANSWER:
     no you cant open it from the inside

6. QUESTION:
   How do I turn off the child safety door locks for the back seat of my car?
   I have a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant….I know how to do the windows, there is a button by the window controls, but if you are in the back seat of the car you are essentially locked in – how do I fix that?

   • ANSWER:
     Open the back door. From the outside. Look for the lever and move it to the “B” position. See http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV70/98sv70_045.htm and scroll down, I know that isn’t your car, but they all look about the same and are in about the same position, so you’ll know what to look for.

7. QUESTION:
   Courtesy car child safety lock broken so 20 months son opened door and scratched who has to pay?
   Who is to blame for scratch, double checked child locks are they are definately not working lights go on (as though they are) but you can still opened all doors. My 20 month old son opened door and it hit lamp post when turning corner and got a slight dent and scratch, will I have to pay even though they should really have these safety features working.

   This is a brand new micra given to me by insurance as my car was stolen and getting fixed.
   No I did not checked but if a light comes on CHILD LOCK ON and it is a 2008 car you assume it is working.

   • ANSWER:
     Is your son ok?

     thats awful!! the garage should pay!!! …

     You say the lights were on but you could open all doors!! … did you check this before you set off?

8. QUESTION:
   does anyone know if a 1996 geo tracker 4 door automatic 4×4 comes standard with rear child safety door locks?
   Locks where the child cannot open the door from the inside.also I’d like to have some tips on whether I should buy a tracker as a second car for commuting to and from work is there enough room in the back for a child and booster seat.Are they hard to work on.Is the engine and transmission built to hold up for many miles???????

   • ANSWER:
     Don’t all cars come with child safety locks in the back these days?

Child safe blinds

Author: Lancashire Rose Blinds

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/child-safe-blinds-1408078.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   I have a provisional patent for a new child safety device Is it safe to start pitching my product to companys?
   A patent attorney family member offered to do a patent search, even write up a Utility for my child safety device, but I’m broke right now and can’t pay the filing fee. This invention is totally new, there is nothing like it on the market right now. How do you think I will be taken with only a provisional? Will companies even take me seriously? If they are interested is there a chance they would help pay for patenting fees? I have no idea how this process typically works. Any help would be great.

   • ANSWER:
     Hi,
     I’ve come across many people who think patents protect them – they don’t. Just look around you – how long was it before MP3 players came on the market after the Apple iPod, for example?

     Before you spend a lot of money on a patent you need to do some hard research on how your idea/product can make money. You can do your own (free) patent searches on line and I’d be amazed if you don’t find something similar to your idea. If you look for a partner to provide funds (e.g. Angel investor) for product development, they are going to be much more interested in how much the product will make, how big the market for it is, etc. The “fact” that there’s nothing like this idea of yours on the market is a warning bell! If it is so useful, why isn’t it on the market? I’ve had many “inventors” come to me with ideas that are fine on paper (e.g. new engine with few moving parts) but they underestimate the costs involved to bring it to market as well as the limited advantages it brings over existing products.

     You can often discuss the market for your product without providing details, simply be refering to what you perceive as the advantages, and not how it would be done. You can ask “What would you pay for a product that protected your child from … whatever” or “If such and such could be done, would you use a product like that?”

2. QUESTION:
   Where can I buy a child safety device that will prevent my toddler from trying to pull the TV down?
   We have an entertainment armoire cabinet and even though it’s anchored to the wall, I can’t find a child safety device that will mount the TV in the shelf as well so she can’t pull it down and potentially injure herself. Thank you!!!!

   • ANSWER:
     I looked everywhere (Home Depot, Lowes, online) & this is all I could find:

     http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=261756&parentCategoryId=85183&categoryId=85216&subCategoryId=86200

     It works amazingly well – I even left a review, I was so pleased. The key is to get as many kits needed for the weight of your tv. Don’t forget to anchor your dressers as well. My 4 year old “wanted to see what was in the top drawer” when I caught her pulling herself up w/ the bottom drawer out! Thank goodness we had those already installed.

     Hope it works for you!

3. QUESTION:
   Whats the best child safety device available in the market?
   I am doing a project on a novel idea, i want your opinion about the present devices you might have used or seen to come to a conclusion (Devices not your opinion ex:-Gotcha a child safety device)

   Cheers
   Pasan Gooneratne

   • ANSWER:
     Plastic safety plugs, to stop fingers going in electric sockets.
     Safety gates (mothercare) to stop going on stairs or into kitchen/hall.
     Reins to let them walk safely. Baby seat for car.

     M : )

     Hope this is what you meant.

4. QUESTION:
   Does someone know where i can purchase a child safety device for my water chiller?
   Standing water bubbler (chiller) with a hot, cold, and neutral water output. Hot has safety device, but cold and neutral do not. I need something for the cold and neutral because my daughter likes to play in the water.

   • ANSWER:
     I had to go to Culligan and ask them to switch the nobs. I ended up having 3 red nobbie things on mine and I had to label what the waters were. It cost me about 17 bucks and it was well worth it! You can maybe even try home depot or something to see if they have those things there too. But Culligan will install them (and i wasnt even a culligan customer! I juss said it was for safty and they did it for me)

5. QUESTION:
   where can i find a child safety device for a water cooler?

   • ANSWER:
     I’m not sure of a device but we just bought a water cooler at walmart for that has a child lock on it so when it is on you have to hold the child button til the light goes off and then still holding the child one press the other button for the hot or the cold, whichever you need. It holds a standard 2 or 5 gallon water container and is so small it can sit on the counter. The brand is Hamilton Beach and it is small and white with a silver drip tray.

6. QUESTION:
   How does one remove the child-safety lock of a ps2?
   My was uncle given a ps2 by his neighbors, who were moving at the time. It works fine, but the problem is that some type of safety code was placed for movies rated R and video games that are M. Its like e a child safety device in certain televisions to keep kids from watching things they are not supposed to. Well, we have no clue what the password is, and since his neighbors moved we can’t ask them. So is there any way to remove this safety lock?

   • ANSWER:
     1. Insert a DVD Movie into the PlayStation®2.
     2. You should receive a message informing you that the Parental Level has been set, and asking if youý”d like to allow the disc to play. Highlight “Yes” and then press the X button.
     3. A new window will appear asking you to temporarily change the Parental Control to a different level. Again, highlight “Yes”, and then press the X button.
     4. Another window will appear asking you to enter your Password. Above that window are numbers (0-9).
     5. Do not enter your password, but instead, press the select button on your Controller. This will change the text in the window from “Enter Password” to “Delete Password”.
     6. Using the numbers above the window, input 7444. If successful, you will receive a message stating “Deletion Complete”.
     7. Press Select. You will now be asked to register a new password. Please select a four-digit code of your choosing.
     8. You will be asked to confirm your password selection by inputting the same code once again. If successful, you will receive a message stating “Registration Confirmed”.
     9. Now you need to turn off the password altogether. The movie should of started playing by now. Press select and chose Setup. Go to the parental control “tab” and set the level to “off”.
     10. Now you should be able to watch any movie

7. QUESTION:
   GEMINI GPS tracking phone/child safety device?
   AFter waiting weeks for mine to arrive and paying almost 0, I can’t get GEMINI (who sells gps tracking phones through many sites, like childsafetytech.com) to even call me back about either replacing the broken phone delivered to me, or giving me a refund.
   They said they have never “heard” of the product arriving broken to a customer and will have to “look into it” before they tell me anything: meanwhile I am out almost 0 and I got this for my youngest daughter. SInce children are being abducted, this was a peace of mind for us.
   Anyone have any ideas on how to get this company’s LACK of support out to other parents who are getting suckered?

   • ANSWER:
     Contact the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Affairs and if you paid with a credit card you could call your credit card company and have them reverse/dispute the charge.

8. QUESTION:
   Is there a motorcycle safety belt or some other safety device used to connect a young child to the driver?
   My little girl cannot reach the footpegs (by 8-10 inches) and she is pestering me to take her for a ride ever since she got a helmet for her 5th birthday. I would love to, but safety comes first. I have asked a Michigan State Police Officer about laws govorning child passengers on motorcycles and he informed me that there is no age limit, and the only law he was familiar with was that for a passenger to ride on a motorcycle, the bike has to have 2 things – a rear seat and rear footpegs.

   • ANSWER:
     I take my kids out for little rides. We go slow around town.

     And I am sure you are smart enough to dress her properly! Geez, people are freaking out! Don’t they take there kids for bicycle rides? That can be just as dangerous with traffic around.

     The law in Alberta is no passenger in front of you. (I think) And I think that would be unsafe for control of the bike.

     I think it would not be safe to harness them to you. I have told all of mine (age 5 to 9) that if the bike is falling over, to get away from it so it doesn’t land on top of them. I don’t worry about them falling off though. They hook there fingers through my belt loops in the front of me.

     It would be safer if her feet reached the pegs. But I think as long as she had somewhere to firmly place them, for stability.

     Remember to tell her that if she rides it, she has to help clean it! (but they usually like this anyway!)

Tips for Buying Baby Bathing Products for New Moms

Author: mikey

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/small-business-articles/tips-for-buying-baby-bathing-products-for-new-moms-3056311.html

About the Author

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   im looking for a website i saw in mothering magazine to check the ingredients and safety of baby bath products

   • ANSWER:

     http://www.mothering.com/sections/about_us/press_releases.html

2. QUESTION:
   AVEENO BABY CALMING comforting bath safety warning?
   The Aveeno Baby lavender and vanilla calming comfort bath has a safety warning that states, “keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur.” Does anyone know what ingredient in it would cause some sort of reaction like that? I didn’t notice this warning till my friend pointed it out and it was suprising b.c. I thought aveeno was a “good” brand. in case you wish to compare the rest of the bottle its front states:
   Natural Oat Formula
   Tear-Free
   Helps Calm babies before bedtime

   just am concerned that something might potentially affect my babys breathing b.c. asthma and allergies do run in my family. anyone else notice this on other innocuous seeming baby products they have and ended up being suprised as well?

   • ANSWER:
     It is because of the scent. Most doctors recommend an unscented baby wash for those with eczema,allergies,asthma.

3. QUESTION:
   For people who already have had a baby :] Do I have everything I need?
   My baby boy is due in May, here’s a list of what I have so far, am I missing anything?

   .Clothes (onsies, sleepers, socks, mittens, sweaters, pants, hats, soft shoes)
   .Blankets, bath towels, wash cloths
   .Baby products (oil, wipes, lotion, soap, powder, cream, q tips etc.)
   .Carseat
   .Stroller
   .Diaper bag (already packed :])
   .Crib (sheets, mobile, positioner…)
   .Changing table
   .Bouncer
   .Swing
   .Jumper
   .Car mirror and shades
   .Baby safety set (nail clippers, thermometer, baby medicine…)
   .Baby book and photo albums
   .Bassinet
   .Baby bathtub
   .Toy chest (full of toys)
   .Bottles and breast pump

   Things I haven’t bought yet and are pretty sure I am going to are:
   .High chair
   .Gates for his playroom
   .Pillow for breastfeeding
   .Contents for overnight bag for the hospital, I have the bag with a few things in it…but not everything yet.

   Am I forgetting anything? I thinks that’s everything..

   Thanks :]
   Oh yeah the baby carrier, I almost forgot! Thanks :]

   • ANSWER:
     I agree with everything Arlene G said. It sounds like you have pretty much everything covered for the baby so don’t forget about yourself. This is coming from experience because no one even told me to take any of those things for myself. My poor husband was always having to run to the store for extra things.

     I would suggest bringing something to keep all the paperwork in. You will have lots and it’s so easy to just put them in one place so you aren’t worried about losing or forgetting them.

     Also have some healthy snacks for when the baby comes home because I know I wasn’t able to eat for more than 5 mins at a time . Escpecially because she had colic.

     You might want to get some baby gas drops just in case.

     And this is a personal choice but I now have a wrap for the baby and wish I had looked into them sooner so maybe you could check out those. But other than that it seems as if you are all set. Congratulations!

4. QUESTION:
   What would you recommend for bathing a 6 month old?
   He no longer fit on his tub, I got one of those safety first chairs,(this one: http://shop.parents.com/product/bath-safety/5553/safety-first-tubside-bath-seat.html) but what I hate is that you have to fill the whole bath tub and it wastes too much water, also it is kinda uncomfortable, hard, cold and the baby can only sit up.

   What else is there and what are other alternatives?

   thanks in advance…

   • ANSWER:
     we have this and I like it.

     http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3331853&CAWELAID=295754954

     it’s pretty big, it’s recommended until age 2, and it’s soft. we did have my son in the regular tub from birth (on a big bath sponge) but he began hating it around 6 months. try the regular tub and then if that doesn’t work or if you don’t feel comfortable, try a blow up tub.

5. QUESTION:
   Bathing an older baby?
   My daughters 7.5 months old and has outgrown her baby bath tubs so at Christmas I went and bought her the munchkin inflatable duck tub

   http://www.munchkin.com/products/detail.html?section=prodCategories&ID=10000&pID=168

   It has been great, but now that she knows how to pull up she has taken to trying to use the inflatable sides to stand up which of course can’t support her weight and she ends up nearly hitting her head on the side of the bath tub

   So I’ve herd great comments about the safety first Tubside bath seat

   http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2857180&cp=2582924.2582927.2582927&parentPage=family

   So I bought it today and read the instructions and it said it wasn’t suitable for a baby who could pull up, I figured it wouldn’t be that big of a deal and came to use it……only to find out my stupid bathtub edge is too big and the retractable arm won’t sit on the edge of my bath tub (so back to walmart I go tommorrow to return it)

   So now I hear about these bath tub rings I come to look them up at stores in my area and you can’t buy them anymore. I’m guessing to too many neglectful parents and too many deaths because of them

   http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VK4FG295L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

   So anyways I have found some used ones in the area and just wondering if they have the same precaution of if a baby can pull itself up they can’t use it anymore

   Also what have you done if you didn’t use the rings or baths? I tried to bath her with nothing and she was slipping and sliding everywhere and I even have slip grooves built into my bath tub…should I get the suction cup ones from the store to reduce the slippage?

   Just wondering what other people have done, and it’s not an option to let my daughter stand to get bathed as I don’t want it to become a habit for when she is older and become a slip hazard! I’ve fallen backwards in the bathtub and hit the back of my head on the faucet when I was 3 and from what I’ve herd from my mother it wasn’t a fun experiance

   I do have a detachable shower head which has been great and fun lol

   • ANSWER:
     Lilah is 8 months and I was using her infant tub until about a month ago. Now when I give her a bath in the evening, I just get in with her and kind of set her between my legs so she doesn’t slip over. She loves it. She plays with her Rubber duckies while I bathe her all whilst managing to splash water all over the place! lol….I find it much easier than the infant tub. Plus it’s a nice bonding time =)…..

     I have yet to purchase a mat, but it’s something I am going to do soon….I think it would help alot.

6. QUESTION:
   Need Opinions on these baby brands?
   I am expecting my 4th baby. I thought I was done with having children, but I unexpectly got pregnant again. I have given all my baby stuff way & I am looking for all new things. I have been reading lots & lots of product reviews & wanted to know more about these baby things that I am planning on getting to use for the new baby. Have you ever used these products? Did you like them or not? Add any details about them like pros & cons. Even if you only have one of these products please answer! Thanks so much!!

   GRACO 35 QUATTRO TOUR TRAVEL SYSTEM- This is the infant carseat (faces backwards ONLY!!) that can hold a baby till they are 35 lbs. instead of only 22 lbs. like the old car seats. It also comes with a matching stroller

   GRACO PLAYARD WITH NEWBORN NAPPER-This is like a pack n play with a changing table attached & a bassinet type thing where you can put your newborn to sleep in. So they feel me cradled.

   GRACO LOVIN’ HUG PLUG IN SWING-This a graco swing that can be pluged into the wall, so you dont have to buy batteries.

   GRACO COZY DINETTE HIGHCHAIR- Does anyone have one of these? Do you like it?

   GRACO NAUTILUS 3 IN 1 CARSEAT- 5 point harrness can hold a child from 20 to 65lbs. Then it can convert into a high back belt positioning booster from 30 to 100 lbs. Finally converts into a backless booster for the use from 40 to 100 lbs.

   SAFETY 1ST INFANT BATH TUB- I just want a simple baby bath tub. Does this work good?

   • ANSWER:

7. QUESTION:
   retailers recall Simplicity bassinets ?
   WASHINGTON – Eleven more retailers have recalled Simplicity bassinets, bringing the total to 17 that have decided to recall the infant beds, which are linked to the deaths of two babies

   The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday that 11 additional retailers are pulling from their shelves the “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets because the products pose a strangulation hazard. Those retailers include AAFES, Amazon.com LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond/BuyBuyBaby, Burlington Coat Factory, Chelsea & Scott LTD (OneStepAhead), CSN Stores, Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Kohl’s Department Stores, ShopKo Stores Inc., Sweet Pea Decor, and six stores of USA Baby.

   The agency first announced on Aug. 28 that Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Toys “R” Us Inc., Kmart Corp., Big Lots, Target, J.C. Penney have recalled the products. The recall affects nearly 900,000 bassinets.

   In recalling the Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets, the retailers have agreed to provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where they purchased it, CPSC said.

   A 6-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan., was strangled on Aug. 21 when she became trapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. In September 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo., became trapped in the bassinet’s metal bars and died.

   The Simplicity bassinets have metal bars spaced farther apart than federal standards allow. Julie Vallese, a CPSC spokeswoman, said consumers can tell if their Simplicity bassinet is recalled if it has removable fabric that is fastened by Velcro.

   SFCA Inc., the company that purchased the assets of Reading, Pa.-based Simplicity Inc. earlier this year, has refused to recall the products. SFCA maintains that it is not responsible for products previously manufactured by Simplicity.

   • ANSWER:
     thank you!

8. QUESTION:
   im doing a speech on why the FDA should regulate personal care prouducts and i need more information help!?!?
   so this is wht i have so far:
   Do you think that major businesses would avoid putting there customers in dangers way, when they would make lots of money even by doing so? I don’t! For example, just look at are tobacco companies. Every year many people die from using there products. Yet they continue to sell and produce there products because there making millions from it. Did you know that your cosmetics and personal care products aren’t even regulated by the FDA before they are sold to you? The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health discovered that 884 out of the 2,983 chemicals available to be used in cosmetics alone have been reported as toxic substances to the government. If the FDA doesn’t start regulating these products then just think about it that’s millions of people everyday that are putting themselves in danger of serious harmful conditions. There are statistics and sceneries that prove that cosmetics are a danger to the pubic. And proof that the FDA dose not regulate cosmetics nor do they make very many efforts to warn you or the dangers.
   One of the main reasons the FDA should regulate personal care products is the FDA website directly quotes that: “Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to pre market approval authority, with exception of color additives. However, FDA may pursue enforcement action against violative products or against firms or individuals who violate the law.” The FDA also states that: “Cosmetic firms are responsible for sustaining the safety of their products and ingredients before marketing failure to adequately substantiate the safety of a cosmetic product or its ingredients prior to marketing causes the product to misbranded unless the following warning statement appears conspicuously on the principal display panel of the products label: warning –the safety of this product has not been determined.” Their for because the FDA dose not regulate cosmetics and other personal care products just by using the products you are putting yourself in danger of cancer, genetic damage, and other serious conditions. Cosmetics include: baby powder, bubble bath, toothpaste, deodorants, shaving cream, hair tonics, hairsprays, colognes, sun tan lotions, mouth washes, baby shampoo, hand lotions, shampoo, conditioner, hair dyes, moisturizing cream, and many other products. Americans think these products are safe. But this confidence is too unjustified. Our public wants and demands higher standards of protection. This protection has been established for drugs, medical devices, and food additives but not for cosmetics. The Cosmetic industries want people to believe that no effective regulation of cosmetics is necessary at state or federal level. The FDA doesn’t even do much, to protect or warn women when it comes to the danger of using femine hygiene products. Not only have that but the legislation prohibited states from taking action as well.
   Cosmetics are under-regulated and too often hazardous. Here are just a couple examples of people that found this out the hard way: A 59 year old woman almost died from a allergic reaction she had to hair dye. Another woman of age47 had her cornea destroyed by a mascara wand. A 6 year old girl and her mother used air product that resulted in second degree burns on her ears and neck! As result of using a inflammable hair treatmfgbfgytjjjyjyjtjhhnnnhjnjhjjjmmmmjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk……..zzs very scarred. Other examples of injures that cosmetics can result in are: pain and tissue damage, sores, eye infection, cancer, blindness, eye problems such as; rash, redness, swelling, and inflammation. And the list goes on and on. For every one million cosmetics products purchased there are 200 more visits to a doctor to treat cosmetic-caused illnesses.
   A study for consumer product safety commission in 1987 found that in 1 year alone, cosmetic products result in 47,000 emergency room visits. Between 1985 and 1987 more then 150,000 cosmetic related injures occurred. One third of chemicals used in cosmetics are toxic. More then 125 ingredients that are in cosmetics are suspected to be the cause of cancer. 20 cosmetic ingredients may affect the nervous system; this includes headaches, drowsiness, and convulsions. Birth defects are suspected to be cause by another 20 cosmetic ingredients. The GAO concluded that: “cosmetics are being marketed in the united states which may pose a serious hazard to the public.”
   I believe that the cosmetic companies should be regulated by the FDA. To make
   The likeliness of a person becoming injured less. And reduce the number of visits to the emergency room because of cosmetic related injures.

   i need a 10 minute long speech for my speech and debate class and this isnt long enough i know i need to deosite all my statistics(which r in one paragraph right now) but i ineed more information….everywhere i look its the same old stuff so can someone please help me get a few more paragaphs and stuff so i can be

   • ANSWER:
     A good book to look into would be Natural Cures They Don’t Want you to Know About. It goes into major discription about how the FDA effects us.

Home Safety for Toddlers and Small Children

Author: Mia Thompson

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/home-safety-for-toddlers-and-small-children-66838.html

About the Author

Mia Thompson is a mother of two and owner of the website,

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Toddler safety gates?
   I’m not really sure what they’re really called, but I’m looking for some sort of gate that I can put in the hallway so my nephew can’t run back to the bedrooms and break stuff. >>;
   The one we have now is too short, he just climbs right over it.
   So I was kinda hoping someone knew where to get a much taller one.
   I’m not too good with measurements, but my guess is about three to four feet. I WOULD use the tape measure, but I think the little nugget took off with it somewhere. >>;
   I already searched the web, so telling me places like eBay won’t help.
   Thanks in advance.
   Aha! It’s pretty hard to dig through concrete. And if he did, I wouldn’t be worried about him getting to the bedrooms anymore. Right after that happened, I’d lock him in a strong cage. >>;
   I don’t want an overly strong three year old running around. D:
   I don’t think the mesh gate will work. I’m sure he’ll find a way to climb over it.
   And for the dog gate idea, that could work!
   I’ll look into it. Do you happen to know any sites yourself?

   • ANSWER:

2. QUESTION:
   What are the best stair safety gates for a baby/toddler?

   • ANSWER:

3. QUESTION:
   Looking for affordable Window gates or safety bars for Windows?
   I have tried the internet, so far all I can find are the steel bar inserts and each one is 50 bucks. I want like 4 of them and thats too pricey. Has anyone else found window gates or bars for cheaper and where from? I want them for my toddlers. They are getting too close to the windows. We dont have tall upstairs ones but theres a few that are a good 6 or more feet off the ground

   • ANSWER:
     You’ve got some OLD windows. You can try hardware stores like Lowe’s or Home Depo or Rural King. Other then that you may have to opt for the expensive gates.
     My husband says that there are window locks for the windows and a special pad lock that you have to open with a key. I’m not sure where to get those though or if they still have them. Google them if you can.

4. QUESTION:
   Is It Safe To Leave My Toddlers Play Desk In Her Room At Night?
   My daughter is nearly 2 years of age and i have recently moved her into her own room with a safety gate.
   She has a desk in her room for which today she was climbing on and i have become a little worried of the idea she might use it to move to the door and climb over the safety gate.
   My partner says i am over reacting; but seems this is highly possible, i am not sure that i am? Any advise please? Many thanks in advance.

   • ANSWER:
     teach her not to climb

     Remember you can child proof your house but not the world. She needs to be taught what is safe & what isn’t. So if you removed the desk from her room and other things she can’t climb on then what is going to do the moment she sees thing she can climb on? CLIMB

     My son was a climber. We made sure his dresser in his room was secure to the wall but that is it. When he would want to try to climb things we would firmly tell him no, tell him it wasn’t safe & so on. If he did climb on something he wasn’t suppose to like grandma’s bar stools & he fell a bit we’d say “No climbing. You will get a boo boo.” This would get the message across.

     Make sure her room is safe with out let covers & making sure furniture like dressers, toy boxes & so on won’t fall over on her. But that is it.

     Show her how to sit in a chair for her desk. Show how it is used to color & draw. If you see her tying to climb on it again just tell her no. Showing her how to use the desk will also explain why isn’t for climbing.

     We also made a rule where you only climbed outside. Like it is ok to climb on the swing set or play land thing. It is ok to climb onto a see saw or jungle gym. But it is not ok to climb on things inside. Does that sense?

     Teach her she isn’t to climb over the gate. No touching the gate either. I’m curious at why you have a safety gate on her door?? Do you just not want her to come out of her room at naptime or bedtime? You can teach her taught. Right now all the gate is to her is road block. All she knows is she can’t go past it. But does she know why? You can easily teach a child to say in their room when you want them to & yes even at 2 you can do that.

     I wrote an article about “Room time” which includes that you can read it here –

     http://mythoughtsoffaith.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-to-do-when-your-child-stops.html

5. QUESTION:
   4yr old will not go/stay in bed ~ Any ideas?
   My 4 year old is constantly getting out of bed – he can be totally exhausted yet his determination to stay awake seems to out do his need to sleep!!!

   He has every reason you can think of – wants to go to the toilet, he needs more cuddles, wants a drink of water, his teddy fell out of bed, he has a sore toe etc etc This can go on for 2 or more hours from when it is bed time (7.30pm)!! It disturbs the other children trying to get to sleep and drives me nuts!

   His routine prior to bed include – toilet, brush teeth, drink water, story time, cuddles.
   I have tried sitting with him, I have tried rubbing his back, I have tried getting cross LOL

   I “indulge” him 3 times – after that I take his hand and walk him back to his bed, all I say is “time for bed”. Now (even after all this) he is waking in the night (3am last night) and coming into my bed!!

   Seriously considering getting a ‘Toddler Safety Gate’ for his bedroom door so that he can’t get out (but can still call me if he needs me!) What do you think?? Ideas??
   Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     my friend had this problem — she put a baby gate on the door so he couldn’t get out — he fell asleep trying to crawl under the small gap at the bottom a few nights — but after a couple weeks it cured him. he slept in his bed threw the night after that and they haven’t had any problems since.

6. QUESTION:
   What do you do for toddler stair safety? Do you have a gate?
   We of course watch our son but people keep telling me to get a gate for the top of the stairs… Can you make any recommendations? Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     We have a gate at the top (summer extra tall walk through gate from babies r us) and a gate at the bottom. The one at the bottom is just a regular one with the handle that expands, but the one at the top is one that gets installed in the wall. Our daughter is 8 months old and can’t quite walk yet but it only takes a second for them to fall down.

7. QUESTION:
   Is it safe for my son to move to a toddler bed?
   My son is almost 17 months old and climbed out of his crib for the first time last night. He continued to climb out 4 more times immediately after that. The next night I left the side of his crib down do decrease the chance of him getting hurt. I put a safety gate in the hallway so if he did get up he could only come to my room. That didn’t work though because I woke up @ 3am to him saying Mama from the other side of the gate. He can obviously climb anything. If I put him in his toddler bed, how do i keep him safe from the rest of the house if he gets out of bed while I’m sleeping? Any suggestions on how to resolve these problems?

   • ANSWER:
     Move him to a toddler bed and tell him you expect him to stay in it at night. (whether he does or not is another story. In your hallway you could put up two gates (one above the other) so he can’t get over them. It sounds silly but you don’t want a kid that young roaming the house.

8. QUESTION:
   Need help with 1 yr. old crawling out of crib?
   My son not only climbed out of the crib but we even bought the mesh tent for the top and he got out of that as well. He is 16 months old and quiet as a mouse. We have a toddler bed but I am scared he will wake up and sneak around and get into something. He also gets over safety gates and there are other children in the house who forget to close bathroom doors, pick up choking hazards, etc. Any ideas?

   • ANSWER:
     I would put him in his toddler bed, and teach him not to get up.Tell him if he needs you to call you, but until he learns, double gate the door, one on top of the other.

Baby Car Seats – Which One Does Your Child Need

Author: Craig Thornburrow

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/baby-car-seats-which-one-does-your-child-need-434342.html

About the Author

Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on a baby car seat and baby car seat tray at http://www.bestbabycarseat.com

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Where can I get baby car safety seats online?
   I need car safety seats for my baby.

   • ANSWER:
     www.albeebaby.com
     www.babyuniverse.com
     www.elitecarseats.com
     www.babyage.com
     You can even go with Walmart online, b/c online they have several car seats taht aren’t offered in stores for cheaper than at other places. Amazon and eBay are ok, too, as long as the seat is brand new, with tags attached to the harness.
     sign up with ebates.com for discount at babyuniverse, and check out fatwallet’s site, they offer discounts at different stores, too. Most of the places above offer free shipping as well. And depending upon your child’s current age and size, if your’e in the market for a Britax convertible seat, they’re on sale right now. Britax only allows 2 sales a year, so its a big deal.

     http://www.car-seat.org

2. QUESTION:
   where do you find reviews on the safety of car seats and other baby products?

   • ANSWER:
     Hi! Here is a link to Consumer Reports Infant car seat products.. you don’t need to be a member for this part

     http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/car-seats/infant-car-seat-ratings/ratings-overview.htm

     For other baby products, I google the name of the product + safety test.

     Also, check the reviews on Amazon, Target, Babies R Us… they aren’t “official” but they’ll give you a good idea about how the product functions and if other moms like it.

3. QUESTION:
   Where should the baby safety car seat be located, middle or sides of the car, when facing front?

   • ANSWER:
     The middle is safest by far… but having said that, you can put the baby in any position you wish so long as there is an anchor point to attach the seat to.

     When i had one baby she went in the middle forward facing but on the side when rearfacing due to issues with the size of the car.

     When i had two kids the baby was on the side the whole time as well as the older child who was also in a car seat still.

     When i had three kids the newborn capsule went on the side as its hard to get it in the car when its in the middle, but when he went forward facing he went in the middle, with the two older ones in car seats on the sides

4. QUESTION:
   Where can I rent/hire a baby car seat in Madrid? Are there taxis that offer that service?
   We will be visiting Spain next month and we are traveling with our 8 month old daughter. I need to rent a car seat to use for 7 days. Are there taxi or other transportation services that offer baby safety seats. I’m mainly worried about the trip from the airport to our hotel.

   • ANSWER:
     Being an advid traveller, i prefer to bring my own, i then know what condition the car seat in. every time i rent one it never seems to be in great condition.
     most airlines allow you to transport the car seat for free, and not counted as a piece of luggage

5. QUESTION:
   Hey moms and dads! Bumbo baby seat? Safety and usability question?
   Hi!

   I was considering the Bumbo baby seat for our 3 month old to use as she will need it in the upcoming months. Reading about the item, it states its great for the baby to learn to sit and it supports them ergonomically. It also says that its great to use for young babies learning to eat solids, to feed them in. BUT it also says, not recommended to be used on a chair, table or any other hard surface. It specifically states for “floor use only”. What? How am I supposed to feed my baby on the floor?

   This question is for all you out there that purchased a Bumbo. How do you use it and what do you think? I’m a bit confused on this conflicting information, and I want to be safe. Thanks all in advance!

   • ANSWER:
     I loved my bumbo! So did my son, he loved to be up and looking at everything around him and I could sit on the floor and get work done while he would just sit and watch and play. As far as the feeding, I would either sit on the floor and feed him or I would use my regular high chair. Buy it, try it, if you don’t like it, return it!!

     Best of luck!

6. QUESTION:
   How can I get parts for my Safety 1st baby toy?
   The tractor that plays nursery rhyme songs and sits on top of the circular, Farm -themed, two-leveled baby seat and play center that was manufatured about three years ago stopped playing when my granddaughter threw up on it and I washed it under running water. My husband replaced the batteries, but it still won’t work.

   • ANSWER:
     go to baby r rus a baby store full of baby stuff i go there.

7. QUESTION:
   How should a baby car seat be installed to maximize safety?
   We followed the instructions when installing the car seat, but we want to be sure that it is installed to maximize safety. Can anyone show me, step-by-step, how to properly install a car seat? There is even a gap between the car seat and the back seat of my car, does anyone have any tips for making this as secure as possible?
   Watch me ask my question on Yahoo! Video.
   (http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?&gid=g_178f89d3d9987efabcf31c6fb8364fd6.178f89d3d9987efabcf31c6fb8364fd6&p=yahoo+answers+team&b=1&vid=178f89d3d9987efabcf31c6fb8364fd6.719778 )
   I’m asking this question with a video because I would like to see video answers to my question. I will only be picking my best answer from the responses that include video, so film your answer and upload your video clip here: http://video.yahoo.com/video/upload
   Don’t forget to come back here and post your answer with a link to your video! Click here for full details about video answers: http://answers.yahoo.com/info/video_promo

   • ANSWER:
     Tip 1. Securing your child car safety seat Always install the seat tightly, using your body weight to tighten and fasten the seatbelt. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1″) of movement of the seat from side to side or forward. Each time you place your child in the car safety seat, give it a tug to make sure it is still secure

     Tip 2. Using tether straps with forward-facing car seats
     The tether strap for a forward-facing child car safety seat must be used. The tether strap is located on the rear of the child car safety seat and has a hook. The hook is designed to attach the strap to the tether anchorage on the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Ensure the tether is only secured to the designated anchorage point(s) in the vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.

     Tip 3. Using Universal Anchorage System (UAS) / LATCH
     All new Canadian vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2002 come with lower universal anchorage points. Consult the vehicle owner’s manual before using the UAS system/LATCH to determine where the anchorage points are located and ensure that the correct method is used as advised by the car seat manufacturer.

     Tip 5. Using harness slots
     Your child car safety seat’s harness straps must be positioned correctly by ensuring they pass through the correct slots.

     Rear-facing child car safety seat harness straps should sit at or below the child’s shoulders.
     Forward-facing child car safety seat harness straps should sit at or above the child’s shoulders.

     Tip 6. Securing your child in the harness
     Ensure that the harness system is snug enough on your child’s chest to allow only one finger width between the strap and the child’s collarbone.

     Tip 7. Positioning your harness straps
     Ensure that harness straps lie flat and they do not twist or fold. Harnesses need to be straightened out each time the child is secured in the seat.

     Tip 8. Adjusting chest clips
     Properly adjust the chest clips on the harness. They should lie flat against the chest and be positioned at armpit level.

     Tip 9. Installing away from active air bags
     Always install child car safety seats away from active air bags. The safest place is in the back seat of a passenger car, sport utility vehicle or light truck and either the second or third row in a mini-van.

     Tip 10. Installing your rear-facing child car safety seat on a proper angle

     Most child car safety seats have a recline position that must be used when in the rear-facing position for an infant (up to 9kg or 20lbs). Check your child car safety seat owner’s manual for instructions. For rear-facing seats, if necessary, use a tightly rolled towel or a foam bar (pool noodle) under the base of the child car safety seat to adjust the angle to 45 degrees. A forward-facing child car safety seat should be in the upright position. Make sure that when the seat is turned from rear-facing to forward-facing, the recline feature is adjusted to the upright position.

     here’s a video*

8. QUESTION:
   Baby Car Seat Safety – older vehicles? install teather latch?
   I know that vehicles made after 2002 have an anchor for the carseat teather strap….but my vehicle is a 1990 Chrysler Van

   I read somewhere online that dealerships install the anchor latch free of charge….is that true or how much would it cost? Im in Canada

   • ANSWER:
     In Canada, it is a law to have your carseats tethered. Yes, GM will install one tether anchor at no charge…and there is no charge for the hardware. You need to contact your local dealership and they will install it for you. Since it is required in Canada, they MAY be able to install more at no charge.

     Is it a Chrysler Town and Country? You can have TA’s installed outboard, but not in the center and you can have them at all seating locations in the 3rd row. The part number is 05017529AA. That part no. is for all of the seating locations.

     Refer to Technical Service Bulletin 23-08-00 Revision A for details. It is only with certain older models.

Child Car Safety Seats – Your Options

By Ciara McGrath