Graco Affix Booster Seats – Overview The Graco Affix Booster seat comes in 2 different versions: backless highback This Graco Affix Booster Seat Review covers the backless and highback versions of this seat. Both versions are very popular and choosing the right one for you will probably depend upon the size of your child when making […]
Diono Radian RXT Review
List Price: $339 Weight Range: 5 to 120 lbs (RF to 45 lbs) Average Age Range: birth to 12 years The Good – Super LATCH connectors for secure installation; Can be fitted using the adult seat belt if your vehicle does not have LATCH anchor points; Steel alloy frame with energy-absorbing EPS foam; Re-inforced head support; Multiple recline […]
Recaro Performance Ride Review
List Price: $299 Weight Range: 20 to 70 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – Easy to install using the push-button LATCH system; Custom-fit recline to help you fit the seat into your particular vehicle; Side-impact protection system; four zones of CoolMesh Air Ventilation to help keep your child cool and comfortable; Convenient storage pockets for drinks and […]
Convertible Car Seat Reviews
What is a Convertible Car Seat? My convertible car seat reviews are fully independent and objective. I have no direct financial interest in promoting any particular seat over and above any other. A convertible car seat can be used to accommodate both babies and toddlers. They come with a 5-point harness and are initially used […]
Britax Advocate G4 Review – Best Convertible Car Seat?
List Price: $379 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40lbs) The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS with SafeCell Technology manages crash energy and forward head movement; SICT reduces side-impact energy transfer by 45%; Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator for added peace of mind. No re-thread harness system. The Bad – It is […]
Britax Pavilion G4 Review
List Price: $339 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS with SafeCell Technology manages crash energy and forward head movement; Click & Safe Snug Harness Indicator for added peace of mind. No re-thread harness system. The Bad – It is quite expensive; No SICT. The Bottom […]
Britax Boulevard G4 Review
List Price: $329 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – ISOFIX Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS with SafeCell Technology manages crash energy and forward head movement; True Side Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system. The Bad – No Side Side Impact Cushion Technology (SICT); No Click & Safe Snug Harness Mechanism. […]
Chicco Keyfit 30 Review
List Price: $199 Weight Range: 4 to 30 lbs The Good – The Number 1 Rated Infant Car Seat in America; Very easy to install and adjust using the “centre-pull” mechanism and the bubble level indicators; Removable full body inserts for newborn babies between 4-11 lbs; Energy-absorbing foam for improved side-impact protection; Compatible with the Chicco Cortina, Together, Liteway […]
Edge Protectors for Babies
The Problem Edge Protectors for Babies are a must have product if you want to child-proof your home. I have them on various objects in my house and they have saved me many visits the hospital over the past 4 years! Fireplaces, tables, kitchen worktops, shower steps all have one thing in common – they […]
Baby Gates for Large Openings
There are many great standard-sized baby gates on the market for those who need to protect their babies from the dangers of staircases. However, many people need gates to fit into much larger gaps than your average sized staircase or doorway, and finding a good quality product to meet those needs can be a bit more […]
Top of Stairs Baby Gate
Which types of baby gate are safe? Choosing a baby gate for the bottom of your staircase is quite easy in the sense that you can pretty much choose any type that you like – provided of course that it fits in the gap. Choosing a top of stairs baby gate is not so simple. […]
Plug Carbon Monoxide Detector
The Problem with Batteries In my previous post entitled “Cheap Carbon Monoxide Detector” I identified a number of battery-powered units. Whilst those units are relatively cheap to buy initially, you are advised to replace the batteries (2 or 3 x AA) every year. Obviously, this can be expensive unless you own a battery factory and if […]
Cheap Carbon Monoxide Detector
My Mission Every home should have carbon monoxide detectors installed in the correct places. They are an essential defence against the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. You will probably need at least 3 for the average sized 2-storey house. I have 5 relatively cheap carbon monoxide detectors in my house – living room, dining room, […]
Retractable Baby Gate
Who needs a retractable baby gate? Rectractable baby gates are perfect for those with one or more of the following requirements: need to block small gaps that will not accommodate a normal safety gate; want to be able to close away the gate completely when not in use; or need to block a gap where […]
Portable Baby Gates
Who Needs Portable Baby Gates? You have just installed baby gates throughout your home and are ready to relax in the knowledge that your child is not going to tumble down the stairs or escape into some other dangerous part of the house. You then remember that you are visiting grandparents this coming weekend and […]
Extra Wide Baby Gate
Another Milestone Reached! An Extra Wide Baby Gate is the last thing on your mind as you watch your baby rise to their feet and take their first steps in the world. Your baby has just started to move around independently – its a truly wonderful moment for you and your family to share! Get […]
Home Fire Ladder
You can’t keep a ladder in the house can you? I have a number of smoke detectors fitted in my house. I have also thought about possible escape routes in the event that my family and I found ourselves trapped upstairs in the event of a fire. However, one thing that I had never considered […]
Narrow Stair Gate
If you need to prevent your child from using a staircase or doorway that is smaller than average, you may need to buy a Narrow Stair Gate. I have researched the available products on the market and my recommendations are reviewed in this post. The Issue Watching your child start to crawl and then walk around independently […]
Maxi-Cosi Mico Review
List Price: $199 Weight Range: 5 to 22 lbs The Good – The 2nd lightest Infant Car Seat in America; excellent side-impact protection and air protect technology; Cosi Dozi head insert for extra comfort and protection; Multi-position sun visor and flip-out canopy; Huge range of bold fabric colors to choose from; Compatible with Maxi Cosi and Quinny […]
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Position?
Selecting the correct Carbon Monoxide Alarm Position is an important issue for parents. You cannot simply put them anywhere and expect them to provide you with the early warning that you need to protect your family. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, toxic, flammable gas formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon-based […]