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How to Plan Stops on a Road Trip With Kids: A Complete Guide
Learn how to plan stops on a road trip for a safe and enjoyable journey, especially when traveling with kids. Discover the two-hour rule, road trip safety tips, and expert advice on choosing the right stops. Make the most of your holiday adventure with our road trip planning guide!
11 Best Car Seat Toys
Sharing with you my top picks for the best car seat toys in the market plus some tips to consider to determine if a toy is considered safe!
Air Bags and Car Seats: What You Need to Know From a Child Passenger Safety Technician
Air bags save lives, but in the event of a car accident they may harm children. Learn more about safe car seats and air bags here.
Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping in a Car Seat
Car seat safety is our number one priority around here. We're sharing everything you need to know about sleeping in a car seat.
Car Seat Grads: How Soon is Too Soon?
Car Seat Grads: this is the biggest misuse I see in the car seat safety world; moving our kids to the next stage too soon.
How To Keep Toddler From Unbuckling Chest Clip
Read on for tips on how to keep your toddler from unbuckling their car seat, especially the chest clip, which is easy for them to unbuckle!
40+ Car Activities For Kids
Going on a family road trip? From baby to big kid, read on for 40+ fun and safe car activities for kids of all ages!
10 Free Car Games For Kids
We’re sharing a roundup of free car games for kids! Most of these don’t require any supplies or prep & can entertain your child for hours.
Why Do Car Seats Expire?
Most car seats bite the dust anywhere from six to ten years after the manufacture date. So why do car seats expire anyway? Here’s why:
What Car Safety Features Are Required By Law?
There are quite a few mandated car safety features. Though not all vehicles are made the same, they all abide by the same laws. Find out here
The History of Car Seats
We’ll walk you through the history of car seats and how we stepped into the modern era of ultra-safe vehicles and child restraint systems.
11 Tips to Keep Your Car Organized
Check out our 11 tips to keep your car clean and organized while also being mindful of the safety of your precious passengers.
What is Survival Bias?
Survival bias is a super dangerous attitude to have toward safety. We’ve dedicated our post today to exploring survival bias. Learn more here!
Car Seat Safety: Where Do We Draw the (Car) Lines?
In this post, we have some car seat safety tips to ensure they are riding through car seat lines safely and securely this school year.
Eliminate Waste & Keep Kids Safe
It's important to recycle your kids' car seats rather than toss them. Know ways on how you can eliminate waste and keep your kids safe!
About Me
Founder of Safe in the Seat, Michelle Pratt, mom of two, Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Expert, confidence builder and non-judgmental supporter.
When Does the Newborn Stage Get Easier
The newborn stage is exceptionally challenging. Here are some milestones that make the newborn stage much easier to cope with.
How to Use the Safe in the Seat Car Seat Finder Tool: A Simple Guide
Discover how to use the Safe in the Seat Car Seat Finder Tool with our simple guide. Learn the step-by-step process to ensure your child's car seat is safe and secure. Perfect for parents seeking peace of mind while traveling!