Traveling with a Baby

Finding the perfect car seat for your child takes time. It is something you want to inform yourself on, and take your time on.

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Traveling with an infant can be stressful and difficult. Following some simple tips can make your trip a lot easier for you and fun for baby!

Highways across the country are covered in signs urging adults to buckle their seat belts while driving. In the case of an accident, having a seat belt buckled could mean the difference between...

It can be difficult to keep an infant content for long periods of time while on a long-distance road trip. Bumpy rides, swerving turns and car seat discomfort can make a recipe for disaster. Here...

Evey parent knows what an ordeal it can be to travel with your baby. The number of items your baby needs can fill up the car by themselves. Items such as strollers, cribs, and playpens are bulky,...

Infant and toddler car seats such as those made by Cosco are designed to be rear-facing in order to protect the child from severe head and body injury during collision. Many infant seats are...

Being knowledgeable on infant car seats is an essential part in keeping your child safe while on the road. Parents should research the current laws and regulations in their home state (and other...

Shopping for baby equipment can be overwhelming to a first-time parent, and even experienced parents can be caught off-guard when sorting through the vast array of available choices. The sheer...

If you are ever in a serious auto accident, a correctly installed car seat can save the life of an infant. An infant should always be facing the back of the vehicle and sitting in the back seat. A...

Owning a car seat for your child is a necessity. Not only must she be in a car seat immediately when she leaves the hospital after birth, but up until she is 8 years old or 4 foot 9 inches tall....

Spit up, juice, milk, other unnamed substances can turn car seats into something revolting. It is easy to remove the lining of the seat and wash it, but most car seat manufacturers do not advise...

For those of us brave enough (or crazy enough) to have attempted air travel with babies or toddlers, we know that there are a few key things a parent can do to help things go more smoothly. I...

Suppose you're making a six-hour drive to visit family next month, and your baby throws a fit every time he sees his car seat. Instead of canceling in despair, try a few tricks to help your child...

According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, car seats reduce the risk of death for infants by 71 percent and for children ages 1 to 4 by by 54 percent. But many parents still have questions...

If you are planning a longer car trip than usual with your baby, you should make sure you are prepared. There are some things you can do to make sure you and your baby enjoy the ride.

It can be hard to keep a child seat cool in the summer. Your car can be up to 30 degrees hotter inside than the temperature outside. This can lead to serious injury in children. They can get heat...

We all know that your child's car seat gets messy! From eating and drinking in the car to having "accidents" or spilling things, there will come a time when you will need to remove the...

Although it is optimal to use a car seat base with a car seat, there may be times when this is not possible, such as while traveling. You may need to install your car seat in a taxi cab, a friend...

You're all set to bring your new baby home from the hospital. Only one problem--how do you install the car seat? If your car has a latch feature, the installation may be a cinch. If it doesn't,...

Studies show that many parents do not know how to use their car seat properly and often install the seat incorrectly. Make sure the car seat is pressed securely to the rear seat and there is no...

We all agree that our infant, toddler, and older child's safety is extremely important, and yet according to the NHTSA (National Traffic Highway Safety Administration) upwards of 80% of car seats...

Baby car-seat covers can be expensive. It can also be tough to find the car seat cover you have in mind. Designing your own can be both inexpensive and rewarding. There is much work to be done,...

The addition of a newborn baby to your family is a very special gift and one that you will want to protect at all costs. Each year, babies as well as older children die because either they were...

Proper car seat installation may be one of the most important safety measures a parent must perform to keep a child safe. As important as this is, car seat installation is often done incorrectly....

The good news is that baby car seat covers are removable. Once your baby starts snacking on those long car rides, or simply spits up once or twice, you are going to need to remove the car seat...

A booster seat lifts your child up so that the car's lap and shoulder belt can restrain him safely. Seat belts in most vehicles are designed to rest at the chest and waist. For children, however,...

The only thing worse than sitting on an airplane with a screaming baby is being the parent with a screaming baby! Here is how to prevent that:

Having recently done a rather lengthy drive with the boys (6 months and 23 months) I thought I would share some of the tips that made our trip easier. The trip up to my parents took 18 hours, and...

It's time for a road trip! You are looking forward to getting out of town but how will you manage with a baby in the car for hours on end. No need to worry! Here are some fool proof tips to...

Wintertime means snow, wind and freezing temperatures. With a number of important holidays in the late fall and winter, many people have extensive travel plans to spend time with friends and...

Many babies fall asleep the minute you put them in the car. However, some babies seem to hate being in their car seat, fussing and crying the entire time. This is especially true when your baby...

Convertible car seats, also known as infant/toddler car seats, can generally hold a baby from birth up to 40 pounds. You can either use one after an infant car seat and before a booster car seat...

Lightweight strollers are perfect for parents who rely on public transportation or travel frequently. Many lightweight strollers fold down for compact storage or packing in the car. They can be...

In addition to all the choices in infant car seats, many baby stores and online shops sell a number of car seat accessories. You may want to consider what accessories an infant car seat has...

Driving on a long car ride with a baby can be quite stressful, especially if you're not prepared. Being strapped into a car seat can be tiring for a baby, and oftentimes a baby will cry or fuss...

Child safety laws require that a newborn child be properly restrained in a moving vehicle. There are four basic types of child restraints and good child parenting rules based on child safety laws...

Your baby is a precious gift and as with all things precious and irreplaceable, we want to provide the best protection. While traveling, a car seat is the very best protection that you can...

Unfortunately, on-the-go parents cannot count on every public restroom having a changing table, and sometimes the most appropriate changing table is the backseat of your car. Here are some easy...

When you have a baby, convenience is more important than ever. That's why manufacturers now make strollers that can be used with your car seat. With just a couple of clicks, you can easily...

As new parents, you spend a great deal of time and effort to baby proof your home. When you travel these concerns travel with you. It is important to think ahead and have a baby proof plan for...

LATCH is an acronym for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. This system creates a standard way to install child restraints outside of a vehicle's belt system. Car seats built before September...

Those weekend jaunts to the coast with the two of you are but a distant memory now that junior has arrived. With less than two hours of sleep you don't have the energy to pack your bag let alone...

Choosing the right car seat can be an agonizing process for nervous new parents, and a significant expense as well. Research, talk to other parents, and buy the best seat you can afford to keep...