I have to post this because of a situation that happened to me the other day. A friend offered me her infant car seat for Crew so that I could have one in my husbands car. I thought that was so nice of her and was excited to have a car seat that was bought new and had never been in accident. But I started doing some math and realized her baby was only 9mths old, kids are supposed to be rear-facing till age of 1 AND 22lbs (not one or the other but BOTH) by law. I thought for sure she was going to get a convertible car seat and rear-face her baby but she said that her daughter weighed 23lbs and was really big for her age. I kept my mouth shut and didn't say anything to her, is it really my business to inform her of the law? No, it is not. However, as a mother I love to hear anything that relates to keeping my kids safer, healthier, happier and I'll be honest- quiet! So I sent the link below to her in an email in hopes that she will rethink her decision. One thing I will be doing from now on is taking off Irinas bulky sweaters and jackets, I will have a blanket in the car ready for her to cover up with instead. I'm glad I read that!
http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/108322/9_lifesaving_car_seat_rules
Yeah, I read that the other day about the jackets. Didn't really know about that one. We RARELY put Liam in his carseat with a jacket on, but we definitely don't anymore. People just have to remember we say stuff for the safety of their children, not to offend them by any means. A LOT of people have no idea about this stuff. We have always gone to Cooks for carseat installation and I think it's important for all parents, new or old, to do the same:o) very informative blog!
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