The “3 Kids in a Row” Challenge The search for the best narrow convertible car seats is one that many people have to struggle with. As more and more safety features have been added to car seats over the years, they have had a tendency to get wider and wider. For those that need to […]
Joovy Baby Doll Booster Car Seats – A Good Idea?
Joovy Baby Doll Booster Car Seats on my Facebook Feed! <At about 3pm today I was idly checking my Kid Safety First Facebook account when an image of a Joovy Baby Doll booster car seat appeared on my Feed. I would normally let these things pass with just a casual few seconds thought, but for […]
Diono Rainier Convertible Car Seat Review – Extended Rear Facing
List Price: $359.99 Weight Range (RF): 5 to 50 lb Weight Range (FF Harness): 20 to 90 lb Weight Range (FF Booster): 50 to 120 lb Max Height: 44″ (RF) / 57″ (FF) Average Age Range: birth to 12 years Steel Frame: Yes LATCH Weight Limit: 35 lbs RF / 40 lbs FF The Good – The Diono Rainier comes […]
What are Britax HUGS Chest Pads With SafeCell Technology?
Britax HUGS Chest Pads With SafeCell Technology are a Premium Feature All of the Britax convertible and harness to booster car seats come fitted with 5-point harnesses, but those harnesses are not uniform throughout the product lines. Whilst the cheaper seats come with standard harness systems, since June 2012 the premium models have had HUGS […]
Nutcase Little Nutty Bike Helmets Reviewed
Why Kids Safety Helmets are a Necessary Precaution Before reviewing the Nutcase Little Nutty Bike Helmets, I would like to briefly share my thoughts on the issue of whether or not kids ought to be forced to wear safety helmets whilst riding their bikes and using their scooters. Whether your child is riding a bike […]
Britax Pinnacle 90 Booster Car Seat – Which Color is Best?
The Britax Pinnacle 90 Booster Car Seat Fabric Color Options The Britax Pinnacle 90 booster car seat is available in 4 fabric color options: Manhattan Broadway Circa Venti Before taking a proper look at the 4 different seat fabrics, it’s worth pausing for a moment to consider whether this is actually an important issue for […]
Britax Pinnacle 90 vs Pioneer 70
Britax Pinnacle 90 Britax Pioneer 70 v The Common Features The Britax Pinnacle 90 and Pioneer 70 harness 2 booster car seats have many common features, but also some important differences. […]
Britax Frontier 90 vs Pioneer 70
Britax Frontier 90 Britax Pioneer 70 v The Common Features The Britax Frontier 90 and Pioneer 70 harness 2 booster car seats have many common features, but also some important differences. […]
Britax Pinnacle 90 vs Frontier 90
Britax Pinnacle 90 Britax Frontier 90 v The Common Features The Britax Pinnacle 90 and Frontier 90 harness 2 booster car seats have far more common features than differences. Both are excellent car seats and I would very happy for […]
Peg Perego 4-35 Infant Car Seat Review
US Price: $279.99 Weight Range: 4 to 35 lbs The Good – LATCH base with anti-rebound bar; high child height/weight limits for longer use; Dual Stage cushion system is said to offer extra support to head and neck as a baby grows; 6 different side impact adjustment settings to increase chances of optimum safety fit; Easy to carry […]
Should Kids Wear Scooter Helmets?
Bicycle Helmets, but not Scooter Helmets? I think it’s fair to say that most parents agree that kids should wear bicycle helmets at all times, but opinion appears to be much more divided on the subject of whether or not kids should wear scooter helmets. I rarely see kids on bicycles without safety helmets, but […]
Peg Perego Primo Viaggo Car Seats
The Peg Perego Company The Peg Perego Company is an Italian business that has been making stylish high quality baby products for about 65 years. Although they make a wide range of baby products, it is their car seats that stand out for me as being at the forefront of comfort and safety innovations. They […]
The Baby Jogger City Select Stroller Review
US Price: Check Here UK Price: £525 Stroller Weight: 28 lbs Stroller Width: 25.75 inches Max Child Weight: 45 lbs per seat The Good – Travel system compatible with adaptor (sold separately) and with a second seat added can be used in 16 different configurations; Adjustable height handlebar; very large basket underneath; very easy to fold down and put up; folds […]
Baby Car Seat Reviews
Choosing the Best Baby Car Seat Before directing you to the Baby Car Seat Reviews part of my website, I ought to take a little time to explain what you can expect to achieve when searching the internet for information to help you find the best baby car seat for your child. There is no […]
Peg Perego Infant Car Seat Review
Weight Range: 5 to 30 lbs The Good – Side Impact Protection adjusts to 5 different heights to ensure best fit; Head panel and shell include EPS foam to protect against crash forces; LATCH base fitted; Microfiber fabric is breathable for cool comfort; Quick-release 5-point safety harness; Compatible with Peg Perego strollers; Huge choice of colors. The […]
Peg Perego Convertible Car Seat Review
US Price: $329.99 CDN Price: $399.99 Weight Range: 5 to 70 lbs (RF to 45lbs) The Good – Longer rear-facing and higher maximum weight limit than most of its competitors (highest on the market); Can be used with Lower LATCH tethers for 4 lbs longer than most other convertible car seats; Side Impact Protection with 10 different settings […]
The Best Video Baby Monitor
The Obvious First Candidate – Infant Optics DXR-8 The very first product that sprang to mind when I sat down to consider possible candidates for the award of the “Best Video Baby Monitor” was the Infant Optics DXR-8. In reaching my conclusions on this matter I have excluded the issue of price. My quest was […]
Baby Jogger City Mini Double Stroller vs City Mini GT Double
City Mini Double City Mini GT Double The Common Features Both versions of the Baby Jogger City Mini Double Stroller come with the following features: easy folding mechanism at 75 cm, narrow enough to fit through all standard-sized […]
Baby Jogger City Mini GT Double Stroller Review
US Price: $549 UK Price: £599 Stroller Weight: 14.7 kg / 32.3 lbs Stroller Width: 75 cm / 29.5 inches Max Child Weight: 45.5 kgs / 100 lbs (combined weight) The Good – 8.5 inch forever-air quick-release wheels and front suspension for multi-terrain adventures; almost fully horizontal recline makes it suitable from birth; narrow enough to fit through all standard-sized doorways; […]
The Best Backless Booster Car Seats
Backless Booster Seats v High-backed Booster Seats Before I consider which are the best backless booster car seats, I should say something about the 2 different types of booster seat that are available. Backless booster seats are simply cushions that raise the height of your child so that there is a better chance of getting […]