The Three Across Puzzle Fitting three car seats (or combination of car seats, boosters, and people riding in a seat belt) can be a tricky proposition! Not every vehicle will allow this configuration and not every set of car seats works next to each other, so it can feel overwhelming.

Is your kiddo feeling uncomfortable in their car seat? If they are still within the height/weight limit of their current seat, here are some adjustments you can make to help them fit more comfortably!

Though it seems like just one more thing to lug with you on your trip, bringing your car seat on the plane is actually recommended by the FAA and CPSTs (child passenger safety technicians) starting at birth.

If your vehicle has been in a crash, many things will go through your mind. Hopefully the first one is being confident your child is safe because they are strapped in correctly! While vehicle repairs may be top of mind, caregivers can sometimes forget that their child's car seat has been through a crash as well.

Next time you harness the child you're transporting, check this list to make sure you're not making these common errors!

You may have noticed that your convertible or forward facing car seat has a tether that dangles off the back of it. When your convertible is in rear facing mode you won't need this tether (except in special manufacturer circumstances!), but once your child is forward facing you'll need to use the top tether to properly install the car seat.

If you’re an expectant parent and you’re signed up for a seat check event (or a private consultation), make sure you take the time to read your car seat’s manual and learning about it before you arrive. If you arrive with no knowledge of your own car seat, we’ll spend more time covering basics. If you arrive having read your manual and attempted an installation, I can answer specific questions about your car seat based on your experience!

Recall is a scary word - you never want to think that your child is/has been unsafe! You cannot possibly foresee or do anything to avoid recalls - nearly every manufacturer has had a recall of some kind. All you can do is make sure your child's seat is installed correctly, that they are harnessed appropriately, and...you can register your car seat!

We’ve all been there - you’re just trying to do errands or get through a road trip and your child keeps throwing their sippy cup or toy on the ground. You can’t reach it from the front seat, there’s no place to pull over, and your child is SO UPSET! After that happens a few times, you start looking for solutions.

Once your car seat has expired or been damaged, it's no longer safe to use! Before you toss it out on the curb, see if you can recycle it!

Cars are a huge investment for a family and they are a hassle to keep clean (especially with children on board). As a mom, I can see why parents and caregivers would want to use a seat protector to stop mess and protect their investment! However, many car seat manufacturers forbid the use of seat protectors or towels under the car seat.

Especially during COVID-times, families are taking more (and longer) car trips. I’ll share the most up to date best practices so that you can make educated decisions for your family about how to travel most safely.

There are two main types of booster seats - backless and high back. While they both work to position a standard vehicle seat belt correctly over your kiddo, one or the other may be better for you, your child, and your vehicle!

This often one of the first questions that I get from expectant parents or caregivers at a car seat check - and it’s a great one! However, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer.

RVs seem like such an appealing option for family travel. However, they have many safety issues that make traveling with small children challenging.

Find out all about LATCH!

Washington State has one of the most progressive car seat laws in the country, requiring that all children remain rear facing until at least 2 years of age. But why would we want to keep kids rear facing longer than that?

Many kids are anxious to ditch the booster seat so they can be a "big kid," but there are safety risks associated with moving them out of a booster seat before they are ready.

When you use a car seat correctly to restrain your child, you dramatically increase their chance of survival in a crash. Find out how they work to keep your child safe.

This is one of the most common questions that expectant parents have. And it's a good one!