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Common mistakes when using a baby car seat 14 Articles

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    by Kristi Walker

    Critical Care! One of the most common causes of death, among children under the age of 3, is car accidents. Many of these could be averted with the correct baby car seat procedures. The number one mistake is us...read more

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    by Laura Leigh Fields

    Car accidents happen. They can sometimes be inevitable. Yet, we need transportation to get us where we are going. Many accidents involve children. That is why the law requires that you transport kids under a certain age an...read more

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    by Amber Richards

    When a mistake is made in regards to car seats, the mistake can be a fatal one. Every year, nearly 250,000 children retain serious injuries in car crashes. More than 1,600 of those children die. Auto accidents are the lead...read more

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    by Jennifer Arthur

    Myself , now l am in the grandmothers years . Back in those days 20 odd years ago, l was having my babies they started to introduce car seats . So we all started to have them in our cars. All the advertising told us what...read more

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    by Asaria Setemyr

    Think of your child's car seat as one of the best protections that you can offer your little one while traveling in a vehicle. However, regardless of the brand, the cost, or the safety ratings of the seat, a poorly instal...read more

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    by MsRose

    When you receive a car seat for the first time, there is a manual included. It can be inside the box or already in place on the back or bottom of the car seat. Having an experienced individual aiding you would be an idea...read more

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    by Yosef Shapiro

    Car seats are an essential piece of safety equipment for keeping our little ones safe from harm while riding in the car. The most common mistake associated with car seats is many tend to use the wrong type or size of se...read more

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    by Penni Jyfer

    The most common mistakes made when using a baby car seat can easily be avoided by using common sense and following manufacturer's guidelines. The following are some of the most common mistakes made: 1. Size issues: Al...read more

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    by Molly Carter

    The most common mistake parents make when using a car seat is to use the wrong size car seat for their child. Countless times, I see parents try and squeeze a "few extra months" out of their child's outgrown car seat. If...read more

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    by Wes Laurie

    When it comes to using a baby car seat it doesn't take rocket science to figure it out, but common sense. Sometimes the world has more rocket scientist amongst the population than common sense. The first mistake one cou...read more

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    by Elise Warren

    There is no room for error when using a baby car seat. It is up to you to make sure your little one is as safe as possible while traveling in an automobile. Here are some common mistakes that parents make unknowingly: ...read more

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    by Eva Perry

    How can you avoid common mistakes when using a baby car seat? Here's some steps to follow below. To begin with, don't purchase the wrong car seat, since there are car seats made specifically for infants, and ones for a ...read more

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    by Kris Killam

    When using a car seat base, there are important ways to check to make sure it is installed properly and safe to use. Many people forget to tighten the car seat base. When placing the car seat base in the car, make sure...read more

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    by Kim Wallace

    Our biggest problem is our 3year old unbuckling the newborns seatbeat that holds the seat in. We thought our 3year old could advance to a big chair with a normal seatbelt, but to our horror it gave her room to move. Baby c...read more

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