Children

Car seat safety is of utmost importance when transporting babies and children. Although mom and dad usually do the vast majority of driving little ones around, grandparents often share the...

Child proofing your car can give you a little extra piece of mind when your children are doing whatever their doing in the back seat. Child safety is every parents number one concern while...

Vehicle safety has become a growing concern in America, considering that car accidents take place about once every 14 seconds, according to LawCore.com. For children from ages 2 to 14, car...

Children begin to learn even before they exit the womb. Their brains are like sponges and demand input like a computer needing software. Since parents are their children’s first teachers, it is a...

Child safety restraints are an important part of parenting, but choosing the right car seat can be confusing. Not only is there is an array of options out there, but cost can be a consideration....

Car accidents are deadly because of the natural forces of gravity and inertia. When an object is moving, it will continue to move unless acted on by an outside force. In a car crash, the car stops...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the leading cause of death for young children as well as adolescents is motor vehicle crashes. While accidents, by their...

Children can face serious injuries or death when involved in accidents. Although emphasis is placed on securing restraint equipment, that alone won't ensure your child is safe. While you can't...

The leading cause of death for children age 2 to 14 is motor vehicle crashes, making proper use of child safety seats a must for all parents.

Do you dread those long trips because your children constantly fight in the car? Here's a surefire way to end the fighting and make that trip more pleasurable.

After taking many trips with our kids, I am going to share some things that have saved us money and helped us stay on budget.

If you are planning to be in the car for at least a few hours, you may be looking for travel activities to occupy your younger passengers. Some activities--hours of playing hand-held video games,...

Car seats are required by law in all 50 states. In 43 states and the District of Columbia, provisions also exist for car booster seats. These seats are designed to keep children safe after they...

It can be hard for little ones to sit still on long car rides. Here are some tips to keep kids busy on long car rides.

New car booster seats can vary in price from $20.00 to $300. So what’s the difference? Much of it has to do with the safety and comfort of the child using the car booster seat. What is required...

So the new school year has begun. Your child is a car rider, but today he/she needs to take the bus home. You have practiced and practiced with them, but are still nervous they might forget. ...

Because of our travel guide series, Travel With Kids, we travel for work a lot. This means days of winding roads, bumping boats and jostling train rides. While filming Travel With Kids Hawaii...

Booster seats help keep older children safe when riding in a vehicle. They should be used after children have outgrown a traditional car seat, but before they are tall enough to ride safely using...

There seems to come a time when every parent has the pleasure of cleaning up vomit from their car. It is never a fun job, but it doesn't have to be to difficult with these simple tips.

Booster car seats are designed for children who are too large for a traditional front-facing car seat but aren't big enough yet to be safe in an adult car seat. Adult car seats are generally...

Simply buckling up is not enough when it comes to kids and car safety. The information on car seat safety for children can be confusing and complex. There are many types of seats to choose from as...

After kindergarten graduation Sarah said, “Oh boy! Now I don’t have to sit in that dumb old car seat.” Her mom, Cynthia, promised that the seat would go by the time Sarah entered first grade....

With so many different car seats out there and so much advice and information around, it can be hard for parents to decide which seat will keep their children safest. Car safety seats are a useful...

Many parents wonder when the appropriate age is to change from a car seat to a booster seat for their child. There are three signs that show a child is ready to move to a booster seat. Parents...

Booster seats are used to properly restrain children in the car once they have outgrown their toddler car seats. There are three types available: combination seats, which can function as either...

Have you ever been in a store and seen some child trying to wear their parents down by asking over and over again for some video game or barbie car? You know how it goes. "But Mom, all the...

Traveling long distances by car with young children can be challenging. Here are some tips on how to survive and make the trip enjoyable for all.

Most kids 11 and older like to work an odd job here or there for extra spending money. There is always the latest music CD, an upload for their iPod, or new clothes and video games they may want....

There are many different laws and regulations regarding children in car seats. These regulations are enforced to residents and non residents of Iowa.The fines of each state also vary. Laws vary...

Many insurance companies will not volunteer this info. You can have your child's car seat replaced after an automobile accident. With or without the children present in the vehicle. The...

Long journeys can seem even longer when you have a couple screaming kids in the back seat. I have personally driven from New Jersey to California and back with 2 children. The key here is to keep...

Taking family trips can be a lot of fun. Entertaining the kids during the car ride, however, is not so fun. Follow these steps to keep your children entertained and happy on a long car ride.

Chicco offers the original Cortina Travel System and the newer Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System. Each model features a car seat that attaches to a coordinating stroller, so you can move baby from...

Keeping your child safe in the car requires a front-facing car seat after a certain age. When a child outgrows that seat, safety is compromised. Learn how to tell when a child needs to move on to...

Keeping your child safe is your highest priority. When a child decides to unlock a seat belt while you are driving, your control of the situation can quickly evaporate. Prevent your children from...

Child safety ranks near the top of parents' concerns. Nevertheless, accidents remain the number one cause of death in children under 14 years of age, according to the Seattle Children's Hospital...

Parents interested in their kids' safety and well-being become experts on foresight and prevention. One way to ensure the safety of our children when we're on the road is to ensure we always...

Child car safety laws are a very serious issue in the United States and throughout the rest of the world. Accidents can happen to anyone, even the best drivers. Children are much smaller than...

It doesn't matter if you consider yourself the best driver in the world--motor vehicle accidents can happen to anyone. Children, because of their small size, are more at risk when traveling in a...

Booster seats are used for children who have grown out of traditional car seats. A booster seat boosts the child up so that lap and shoulder belts that are designed to fit an adult will...

Not only is it important to follow child restraint safety laws because it is the law but it is important to keep your child safe. These laws have been proven to keep children safe. The laws change...

Options are plentiful for kids looking to make some extra money after school, on the weekends or during summer vacation. Money-making ideas for kids include old-fashioned ones like lemonade stands...

Having had three children and often going to the malls by myself, I can tell you some tips to keep kids safe at malls.

Car seats were created to keep infants and children safe in motor vehicles, as the seats and safety belts are made for adults and not children. Car seat regulations vary according to the state,...

Once they have children, most parents become familiar with car seats. The hospital will not allow you to take your precious little one home until you have a safe car seat, correctly installed in...

To ensure the safety of your child, you must properly install and use a car seat. But what are the regulations? What are the guidelines? Here I will explain how to use a car seat properly and the...

Do you hate hearing your kids talk and talk and talk in the back seat while you drive? Maybe they aren't even talking, maybe they are yelling, bickering, fighting, or just being annoying in...

The number one cause of death in children under the age of 14 are motor vehicle crashes. More than 50 percent of these deaths are due to children being unrestrained. Some of these deaths were due...

This is a game you can play on your next long road trip, or even your next run to the grocery store. It's a great way to keep kids entertained. They might just like it so much they'll still be...

Car seat guidelines, recommendations, and safety standards have changed dramatically over the years. Whether you are pregnant and need to buy a car seat for a newborn, or have a toddler who is...