Why Choose a Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector? A Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector will probably not be the cheapest option but, as in most things in life, you get what you pay for. I certainly would not look to save a little money on gas safety equipment by purchasing cheap and inferior products. If your budget […]
The Best Childproof Cabinet Locks Reviewed – US Products
The Wandering Hands of an Inquisitive Child Childproof Cabinet Locks are a must-have item for any home in which young children reside. Don’t get me wrong – I absolutely love the fact that my children are desperate to explore their surroundings at every possible opportunity. Their wild enthusiasm and genuine delight at discovering new things […]
Is the Chicco Nextfit 65 the Best Convertible Car Seat?
Why Have I Ignored the Chicco Nextfit Until Now? There are many worthy contenders for the title of Best Convertible Car Seat. I have made no secret of the fact that I am a big fan of Britax car seats and, in a previous post, have suggested that the Advocate G4 would be my personal […]
Which is the Best Car Seat Travel Bag?
Who Needs a Car Seat Travel Bag? The simple answer is anyone that wants to avoid being ripped off by car hire companies charging scandalous sums of money for dangerous child car seats! I have reviewed some of the best car seat travel bags on the market further down this page, but I thought I […]
Britax Chaperone Review
List Price: $230 Weight Range: 4 to 30 lbs The Good – Side-impact protection and protective foam insert; Premium LATCH connectors; Click & Go system enables it to be used as part of a travel system. Tangle-free and easily adjustable 5-point harness; No-Rebound Bar; Quick-adjust No Re-thread harness. The Bad – Very heavy to carry around (19.5 lbs); Large […]
Britax Car Seat Covers
Britax car seat covers are designed to help keep your child comfortable and dry when it rains and keep them cool during those hot summer months (if you are lucky enough to have any!). They have also created some funky looking replacement car seat covers for the US market. Not only do Britax car seat covers […]
Child Harness Backpacks – An Easy Life with LittleLife
Why am I writing about Child Harness Backpacks? One of the best child safety products that my wife and I bought were 2 Child Harness Backpacks. We bought them for our slightly mischievous and adventurous twin boys when they were about 18 months old and it gave us the freedom to take them out and […]
Britax Pinnacle 90 Review
List Price: $370 Weight Range: 25 to 120 lbs The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; Energy-Absorbing Versa Tether; Premium Lower LATCH Connectors; True Side-Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system; Multiple Recline Positions; Comfort foam; Cup and Snack holders; Click Tight Installation; EZ-Buckle System and Harness Holders; HUGS Chest Pads; Side Impact Cushion Technology; 5-Star NHTSA […]
Britax Frontier 90 Review
List Price: $339.99 Weight Range: 25 to 120 lbs The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; Energy-Absorbing Versa Tether; Premium Lower LATCH Connectors; True Side-Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system; Multiple Recline Positions; Comfort foam; Cup and Snack holders; Click Tight Installation; EZ-Buckle System and Harness Holders; HUGS Chest Pads; 5-Star NHTSA “Ease of Use” rating. […]
Britax Pioneer 70 Review
List Price: $230 Weight Range: 25 to 110 lbs The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; Energy-Absorbing Versa Tether; Premium Lower LATCH Connectors; True Side-Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system; Multiple Recline Positions; Comfort foam; Cup and Snack holders. The Bad – Unlike the other seats in this range, the 5-point harness can only […]
Babydan Sleep n Safe Bedrail
BabyDan Sleep n Safe Bedrail – Overview The Babydan Sleep n Safe Bedrail is an excellent option for those parents who are looking for something that is solid and sturdy, yet very portable. This bedrail measures 102 cm (40 inches) in length and 40 cm (16 inches) in height. Unless your child is a budding Olympic […]
Toddler Travel Bed Rails
The Problem with Holiday Beds Toddler Travel Bed Rails are a cheap and effective way to keep your child safe and secure whilst sleeping in an unfamiliar bed on holiday. Most parents will agree that going on holiday with your children (whether to a nice hotel or grannie’s house) can be a wonderful experience. Yes, […]
Shrunks Inflatable Bed Rail
Shrunks Inflatable Bedrail – Overview The Shrunks Inflatable Bed Rail is a very different solution to the other products that I have reviewed on this site. Rather than attach to the side of the bed, it is simply inserted under the fitted sheet of any standard twin, queen or king sized bed to form a barrier. […]
Best Convertible Car Seat
If you are looking for the best convertible car seat to buy for your child, the manufacturer and retailer websites are unlikely to provide you with all of the necessary information that you need to make an informed choice. Naturally, the manufacturers all want to sell you their products and the retailers all want to […]
Summer Infant Bed Rails
There are 2 types of Summer Infant Bed Rails to choose from: Summer Infant Grow With Me Single Bed Rail Summer Infant Grow With Me Double Bed Rails American parents should note that this product is called the Summer Infant Sure and Secure Folding Bed Rail in the USA – it is exactly the same […]
Safety First Bed Rail
The Safety First Portable Bed Rail Overview There are a number of Safety First Bed Rails on the market, but their “Portable” product is the only one that receives consistently good user reviews. Due to this very positive feedback, it is the only Safety First Bed Rail that I specifically recommend on my site. The […]
Infant Car Seat Bases
Do You Need Infant Car Seat Bases? In theory, there is no compelling safety reason to use an infant car seat base. It is perfectly acceptable to install an infant car seat using only the adult seat belt. The main reason to use a permanently installed seat base is simple convenience. Having to repeatedly fiddle […]
Chicco Keyfit 30 Base Review
The Good – Very easy LATCH or Belt Installation; Bubble level guide indicator to confirm correct installation of the base into your vehicle; Audible click and green marker to confirm correct fitting of seat into base. The Bad – Expensive The Bottom Line – If you need to install your Chicco Keyfit 30 or Chicco Keyfit car seat […]
Britax B-Safe Base Review
The Good – Very easy LATCH or Belt Installation; Height adjustment button with five positions for proper seat angle and positioning; Audible click to confirm correct fitting of seat into base. The Bad – A few people complain about a rattling noise. The Bottom Line – If you need to install your Britax B-Safe car seat into more than 1 vehicle, […]
Maxi Cosi Mico Base Review
The Good – Compatible with mico ap and mico nxt car seats; Audible click to confirm correct fitting of seat into base. The Bad – There used to be a problem with clicking seat into base, but now solved The Bottom Line – If you need to install your Maxi Cosi Mico AP or NXT car seat into […]