Tips for Buying a Safe Vehicle

Posted by thecarseatlady on May 15, 2011 · 1 Comment 

Airbags - frontal, side curtain & knee

TIPS FOR BUYING A SAFE VEHICLE When buying a vehicle (new or used) it is important to make sure that it will be safe for everyone – the kids in the back and the adults in the front. Deciding which vehicle to buy can be overwhelming, but here are some must-have safety features that might … Read more

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>Let’s play – What was the car maker thinking?? (or – were they thinking at all?)

Posted by thecarseatlady on April 21, 2010 · 6 Comments 

>It’s the disappearing center seat! Why should you care? The center of the back seat is the safest place of the car Studies show kids are 43% safer if they ride in the center instead of the side What does a “normal” center seat look like? 2010 Honda Accord SedanCenter: 15 inches wide What car … Read more

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