List Price: $179 Weight Range: 4 to 30 lbs The Good – Much cheaper than the Chicco Keyfit 30 and Maxi Cosi Mico AP. Side-impact protection and protective foam insert; Removable comfort pad, harness pads, and an extra large canopy; Premium LATCH connectors; Click & Go system enables it to be used as part of a travel system. Tangle-free […]
Recaro ProRide Review
List Price: $259 Weight Range: 20 to 70 lbs The Good – The Recaro ProRide is 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; Convenient storage pockets for drinks and snacks; Comfort enhancing & energy-absorbing EPS memory foam; Twist-resistant buckle; Cool Mesh Air Ventilation; No re-thread 5-point […]
Britax Marathon 70-G3 Review
List Price: $289 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs The Good – ISOFIX Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS Chest Pads; Standard Side Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system. The Bad – Despite lacking some of the extra features of the new Marathon G4, it is no cheaper. It lacks the G4’s infant insert and updated HUGS […]
New Car Seat Laws 2014 – Changes to LATCH Explained
What is LATCH? LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It is a system for anchoring child car seats to the vehicle without using the adult seatbelt. If fitted properly, there is no theoretical difference in safety between LATCH fitted car seats and belt-fitted car seats. However, research suggests that as many as […]
Dishwasher Safety Tips – Sharp Knives
Dishwashers – My Love/Hate Relationship I love my dishwasher! It saves me a huge amount of time and effort each and every day. Yes, I know that they are expensive to run and they don’t always get the dishes as clean as you would like first time around, but I just don’t care. For me, […]
Britax Marathon G4 Review
List Price: $289 Weight Range: 5 to 65 lbs (RF to 40 lbs) The Good – ISOFIX Base with SafeCell technology; Integrated Steel Bars; HUGS Chest Pads; Standard Side Impact Protection; No re-thread harness system. The Bad – No SICT; No Hugs with SafeCell Technology. The Bottom Line – The Britax Marathon G4 is an excellent affordable convertible car seat. […]
Infant Optics DXR-8 Review
List Price: $239 Type: Video Monitor The Good – Excellent image quality on a large 3.5″ LCD Screen; Secure FHSS Data Encryption; 2-way communications; excellent 6-10 hour battery life; Noise-activated; Supplied with Zoom lens and other lenses can be bought separately; Despite being packed full of features, it is very easy to use. The Bad – The only complaint that […]
V Tech Communications Safe & Sound Review
The Good – DECT 60 digital crystal clear transmission; Good value for money in the US. The Bad – Although the parent unit can be attached to a belt using the supplied clip and is fully portable, the baby unit is not and needs to be plugged into the mains at all times. The monitor is supplied […]
Infant Optics DXR-5 Review
List Price: £145 / $170 Type: Video Monitor My Rating: 80% The Good – It is very well priced in the US; Great range; 2.4″ TFT Screen with night vision (up to 15 ft in the dark); Secure Communications; Automatic noise activation helps to ensure a good battery life between charges. The Bad – It is far too expensive in […]
Philips Avent Dect Review
List Price: $120 Type: Audio Monitor My Rating: 80% The Good – Room temperature alarm; DECT technology to ensure privacy of communications; 2-way communications; excellent range of up to 330 metres; out of range warning. The Bad – the display is rather cramped and not very easy to read; it is quite expensive for an audio monitor; some of the features are […]