Parenting Podcast – Episode 41: Car Seat Safety with Kristen Gardiner 

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Kristen Gardiner from Driving Mom Crazy is here today to talk all about Car Seat Safety from the newborn through toddler stages and beyond. 

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Show Notes

* Why should you avoid buying used car seats?* Crash, expiration date, etc.* Never wash your straps!* What are the steps you should take to make sure your child is properly secured?* Chest Clips* Shoulder strap height* Pinch the harness* Latch vs seat belts* Is one safer than another? * Why is it important to keep kids rear facing as long as possible?

* What is the difference in installation between infant seats, rear facing convertibles, forward facing, and boosters?* How do you know when it’s time to transition to the next car seat/position? Age/weight/and laws* Infant seat* Convertible/all in one* Booster (high back vs base)* Where is the best/safest place to install your car seat? * Do you have tips for parents that have kids who hate their car seat?* I know there are a lot of untested aftermarket items being sold, do you have suggestions for Safe attachments and inserts* Safe ways to keep your kids warm in the car seat* Newborn insert vs swaddle blankets for securing body/head* How to know if the insert has been crash tested? * Infant seat safety tips* Letting infants sleep in their car seat not in the car or clicked into stroller* Putting in shopping carts – bad for the seat & possibility for tipping* What age ...