Inflatable Seat Belts (Seat Belts with Air Bags)

Posted by thecarseatlady on February 15, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Please see here – http://thecarseatlady.com/seat-belts-with-air-bags/

Category air bag, airbag, booster, Booster Seats, car seats, Forward-facing, incompatibility, lower anchor · Tagged with , , , , , , ,

Tips for Safe (and Convenient) Taxi Travel

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

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 … Continue reading →

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

>American Academy of Pediatrics Says Rear-facing Until Age 2 in New Policy Statement Published 3/21/11

Posted by thecarseatlady on March 21, 2011 · 2 Comments 

> Alisa Baer, MD – Pediatrician & The Car Seat Lady – explains the 5 key points in the new recommendations so you have the information you need to keep your child as safe as possible.   For more information, go to to the AAP’s 2011 Car Seat Guide for Families

Category abdominal injuries, American Academy of Pediatrics, belt behind the back, belt under the arm, booster, Booster Seats, car seats, extended forward facing, Forward-facing, high back booster, High weight harness, installation, mistake, misuse, rear-facing, Rear-facing, seat belt syndrome, tether