Tips for Safe (and Convenient) Taxi Travel

Posted by thecarseatlady on May 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

NYC Taxi: 1y/o rear-facing in Combi Coccoro & 4y/o in Ride Safer Travel Vest

AVOID REGRETS: TIPS FOR TRAVELING SAFELY IN TAXIS In NYC in 2000 (the most recent year for which data are available) 2,600 children were injured in 17,000 taxi-related accidents.  Studies show that NYC taxi passengers are 2.5 times more likely to be seriously injured or killed than the passengers in the other vehicle involved in … Read more

Category abdominal injuries, belt behind the back, belt under the arm, booster, Booster Seats, car seats, Forward-facing, rear-facing, Rear-facing, safer, safest, seat belt syndrome, shoulder belt

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

Category air bag, airbag, cargo, center, electronic stabilization control, hinges, hump, incompatibility, new car, rollover, SAB, safer, safest, side airbags, SUV

>American Academy of Pediatrics Says Rear-facing Until Age 2 (at least)

Posted by thecarseatlady on February 27, 2010 · 9 Comments 

> REAR-FACING & YOUR TODDLER Evidence-Based Recommendations from  Dr. Alisa Baer – Pediatrician & The Car Seat Lady ** For an easy-to-print version of this tip sheet, click here** Accidents happen – but you can prevent injuries. Car crashes are the #1 cause of preventable death & injury to children in the US. Give your … Read more

Category American Academy of Pediatrics, rear-facing, safer