Kids In Car Seats

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/CPSC-NHTSA-and-Britax-Announce-Recall-of-Infant-Car-Seats/

CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard The car seat carry handle can crack and break allowing the seat to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the infant.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/structural-weakness-found-in-recaro-performance-ride-child-seat

Recaro Performance RIDE Structural Weakness - Consumer Reports In Consumer Reports' latest tests of convertible child seats, the performance of the Recaro Performance RIDE raised safety concerns because of structural weakness.

Good job, California! http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-extends-rear-facing-car-seat-6520452.php

California tightens law on rear-facing car seats for kids The American Academy of Pediatrics’ chapters in California supported the bill, saying that rear-facing seats provide the best support for the heads and spines of infants in collisions. Children under 2 are 75 percent less likely to die or be severely injured in a vehicle accident if they are riding…

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/12/hot-cars-a-deadly-danger/index.htm

Hot Cars | Tips for Preventing This Deadly Danger - Consumer Reports Who could leave a baby in a car unattended? Almost anyone. Consumer Reports shares tips to keep kids from suffering in hot cars.

Tip: It's a good idea to have a sticker on the back of your child's car seat with their name, date of birth, important medical history and emergency contacts. In the event of an accident where the parents or driver is seriously injured and unable to communicate, it will give the emergency workers some much needed information. Just make sure the sticker is not visible from the windows to protect your child's privacy.