Three safe and affordable car seats not to be missed

Posted by Guest on April 25, 2012

Whether you are only tooling around town to park play dates and to the grocery store, or traveling hours away to visit the grandparents, having the right car seat can mean the difference between a pleasant drive and a hair-pulling, crying-induced anxiety attack.

With baby in back and Mommy or Daddy way up front in the driver’s seat – and not exactly within arm’s reach – parents need to feel confident that their little one is safely secure and content.

The last thing any parent wants is to have a child in the car seat in the back seat who screams or cries during the entire ride because he is uncomfortable or just otherwise unhappy being buckled in. And worse, no parent can drive contently while worrying that her child can easily squirm out of the car seat, or that it won’t hold him in if there’s a crash.

While safety is definitely a priority when choosing the right car seat, finding one that is not too expensive is an added bonus to most families, given the current struggling U.S. economy. Depending on the style and brand, many car seats can cost hundreds of dollars.

One option many parents choose is a convertible car seat that can be used for several years. Many fit newborns and adjust to fit toddlers as they grow.

Below are three of the most affordable and safest car seats on the market today.

1. Safety 1st OnSide Air Protect

This convertible car seat sells for about $90. Other highlights include:

• Rear-facing for babies and toddlers up to 40 pounds

• 5-point harness

• 3 buckle locations

• Features an air protect technology to help protect the baby’s head

• Many parents who own a Safety 1st OnSide Air Protect car seat say it’s easy to install and fits in even smaller compact cars.

• Comfy
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Safety First: How to Buy Safe Toys for Your Kids

Posted by Guest on April 19, 2012

How To Be Sure About Your Child’s Safety While Buying Toys

Children tend to have great fun and excitement when it comes to toys. Nevertheless, it is imperative to consider that safety is an aspect that should always come first. Every year a large number of kids are injured as their parents do not opt for safe toys and their ignorance leads their kids to suffer. Keep reading this post to learn more about what to actually look for while you are purchasing toys and how exceedingly simple ideas can turn out to be safe for your child preventing them from damages and injuries. Continue reading “Safety First: How to Buy Safe Toys for Your Kids” »

Babies’ Eyesight and How It Develops From Birth

Posted by Guest on April 18, 2012

Having grown comfortably in the womb for nine months, when introduced into our world our babies grow before our very eyes, and we soon wonder where all that time went.

At birth, babies’ eyesight is really limited but soon develops into that of an adult’s by around 8 months old. Your baby will know your voice as soon as she is born (from spending all that time in your womb and knowing every aspect of your voice from the inside) she will soon learn to know your face, too.

Eyesight at birth

From just four days old your baby will scan your face and get to know your every feature and expression. Considering her eyesight is incredibly limited at first, this shows just how much your baby is willing to get to know you!

At birth, babies can see anything from 8 to 12 inches away, so roughly the distance of when you hold her in your arms to feed. To ensure she focuses on you, put your face near hers so she can focus with ease.

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