Tag: winter safety
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Car Seats: A Necessary Burden
Get Pregnant Fast Car seats are undeniably a necessary burden of parenting, but let’s not sugarcoat it—they can be downright evil. Just ask any mom who’s had to wrestle with one. The Weight of the Burden First off, why are infant car seats so incredibly heavy? It feels like I’m lugging around a suitcase filled…
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Winter Coats in Car Seats: A Safety Concern. How Can You Keep Your Child Warm This Winter?
Get Pregnant Fast According to Dr. Lisa Thornton, a pediatrician and car seat safety advocate, most winter wear, including puffy coats and snowsuits, can add around four inches of extra bulk to your child’s car seat harness. Items like the “Bundle Me” sleeping bags also pose a risk, as the thick material behind the back…
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Winter Coats and Car Seats: A Safety Reminder
Get Pregnant Fast As the temperature drops, many parents face the dilemma of how to keep their little ones warm during car rides. It’s tempting to bundle your child in a bulky winter coat before strapping them into their car seat, but this could compromise their safety. According to safety experts, including Consumer Reports, it’s…
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Don’t Sit in a Snowbound Car While Someone is Digging You Out
Get Pregnant Fast Winter can bring a beautiful wonderland, but it can also hide deadly dangers. Every year, stories emerge of tragic accidents linked to carbon monoxide poisoning, especially during snowstorms. A heartbreaking incident from last winter serves as a grim reminder: a mother and her one-year-old child fell victim to this invisible threat while…