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How long should my newborn baby be in a car seat
New research warns that infants under four weeks shouldn't travel in car seats for more than 30 minutes.
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-37947841
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How to stop 2 year old hitting and kicking in car?
It sounds like your 2 year old doesn't understand that what they are doing is wrong. Or simply doesn't care that what they are doing is wrong. Most 2 year olds aren't interested in reasoning with ...
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Child loosening straps on car seat
I sympathise with you. Our 1-year-old managed to slip out of her 5-point harness somehow the other week.
There are after market products designed to prevent children from tampering with the mechanisms ...
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Where is the latch release on a Graco TurboBooster LX highback car seat?
As it turns out, the rear latches / hooks have a red release button on the front of the seat. Pushing and holding the release button up while simultaneously pulling the latches from the rear of the ...
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Is a long car ride unhealthy for a newborn?
I have a new motto for you. "Does (baby) care?"
Should I stay late at work so my boss likes me better? No. Because baby doesn't care.
You now make every decision with this motto. What's easier? ...
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Is a long car ride unhealthy for a newborn?
Am I being an overly anxious new parent or would I be justified in telling the new grandparents they need to come to us for the Holidays this year or just not see us this year?
I'm a new dad to a ...
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Is a long car ride unhealthy for a newborn?
First of all, most babies love to travel. They sleep well in a baby carseat (assuming you have a safe and comfy one). It is recommended not to have your baby in a car seat for more than two hours a ...
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What would make a car seat legal in the USA and not in Canada?
Basically, it comes down to the fact that the countries have different laws, and different specific rules about things, and thus a car seat that's approved for sale in one jurisdiction isn't ...
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Did I do something stupid by moving my kids car seat with her still in it?
It is completely fine, as long as proper care is taken:
Keep the child latched on the seat, using the seat's own belt.
Mantain a comfortable inclination
Do not yank, shake, or drop the seat with the ...
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Should we use our (convertible) car seat when flying with our two-year old?
We've flown with our (now 4 year old) son several times, with a purchased seat and a carseat every time. Our main reasons were safety and comfort - your arms are no match for the forces of even mild ...
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First Kid, new born Checklist for the first 3 months and delivery in United States
There are many lists of what's "needed" because everyone has their own idea of what they needed and have decided to share their list. As a parent you need to identify the needs from the wants. What ...
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My 6-year-old son struggles with his 'safety lock' car seat belt - is there anything I can help him with this?
My son struggled with this in the back seat of both of our cars. It's an annoying feature, but it definitely adds some peace of mind for seat belt security.
What we ended up showing him was to pull ...
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Can I fit a coccoro combi car seat on an Uppa Baby stroller cruz?
It does not. You will need another stroller. With safety being the number one priority of these products, do not attempt to modify these products to make them fit with equipment other than the ...
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How to fit 3 children car seats into the back of a car
The mifold (http://mifold.com) is a compact booster seat alternative that also brings the strap down. It's certified in the USA, EU, and Canada and is very affordable.
We use the mifold for several ...
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