Frugal Family Fun: car seats
Showing posts with label car seats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car seats. Show all posts

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Sunshine Kids Belt Guard Review


It's every parents worse nightmare:  You are going down the road, look back and your child is standing up in the car! It has happened to me, and let me tell you, it is so terrifying!! Kids can be told and told that they have to wear a seatbelt, and you have always put one on them since the day they came home,but sometimes the temptation of pushing that button is too much!  Sunshine Kids offers the Belt Guard, an easy to install alarm that goes off when the seatbelt is unbuckled on your child's booster seat.


It works on almost every car, and has a CR2032 lithium battery included.  The Belt Guard will hopefully deter your child from this tempting but dangerous act of unbuckling when the car is moving.  The Belt Guard works with magnets, and when they separate then the alarm goes off. Now since using it my daughter hasn't unbuckled unless I tell her to! This product is a great solution, and very affordable at $14.99!

 The Belt Guard comes with directions for installation, and it only takes about a minute!  The magnets are easy to install! It just takes the push of a button and you are set!  I wish they would work on the regular car seat, as my 3 yr. old also tried to undo her seatbelt. But she will be in a booster before I know it! This Belt Guard is a great product that any parent should use!


Sunshine Kids offered me this product to review on  their behalf.  I was under no obligation to write a positive review  Photos from Sunshine Kids.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Safety 1st Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat 22430AIN Review!

Safety 1st
Car seat safety is one of a mom's most important concerns.  Safety 1st has been helping reassure the minds of moms nationwide for 10 years! Their parent company, Dorel Juvenile Group has been in the business for 25 years! 


About Safety 1st:

For over 25 years, Dorel Juvenile Group has been dedicated to helping provide a safer world for children. Our disciplined approach to product development is showcased by our diverse portfolio of powerful brands and innovative products. Each brand encompasses a vast breadth of products - from car seats to strollers, high chairs to play yards, monitors to childproofing products, and more.  For decades, parents have placed their trust - and their children's safety - in our hands.  A responsibility we take to heart with the launch of each new product. 
Currently based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, we initially entered the juvenile market in 1984 as the Safety1stbrand with our now classic and internationally recognized "Baby on Board" sign.  Fueled by the immediate success of the sign, Safety 1st soon claimed a market niche in child safety and became the first brand to develop a comprehensive line of "childproofing" products. In 1988, building upon our strong child safety foundation, we expanded our offering to cover other juvenile categories and quickly developed a reputation for unique, feature-rich, quality products at affordable prices.
In 2000, Safety 1st was acquired by Dorel Industries Inc. Dorel is a rapidly growing consumer products manufacturer specializing in juvenile products; a wide variety of ready-to-assemble home and office furniture; and home furnishings such as metal folding chairs, tables, bunk beds, futons and step stools. Its solid history includes successfully integrating various acquisitions, including Cosco, Charleswood, Maxi-Miliaan, Ameriwood Industries and Bebe Confort. The acquisition of Safety 1st, though, is Dorel's largest to date.
We attribute our continued success to an unwavering commitment to safety, innovation and value. It's what parents look for from Safety 1st, and what we are proud to continually deliver.
Complete Airâ„¢ Convertible Car Seat
Safety 1st offered me a chance to review their Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat!  This  car seat came in the biggest box I have EVER seen a carseat come in! I was afraid it wouldn't fit in the back seat with my other 2 carseats! A tight squeeze, but it fit! I was super excited as I read the instruction manual and product details! This carseat has been through some of the WORST crash test scenarios and the results? The carseat is super safe!  Here are some product details:
Safety 1st brings revolutionary  Air Protect™ Side Impact Technology to your family with the Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat.   As a convertible car seat, the Complete Air™ will keep your child protected through two separate stages: from 5-40 pounds as a rear-facing infant car seat and from 22-50 pounds as a forward-facing toddler car seat. With up-front harness adjustment and one click LATCH system, you’ll appreciate the convenience features offered by the Complete Air™ Convertible Car Seat just as much as the added safety.
  • Air Protect™ Revolutionary Side Impact Technology: Breakthrough system shields head and immediately reduces side impact forces through the precise release of air -LEARN MORE
  • QuickFit™ Harness System adjusts harness height from the front in one easy step without uninstalling from the car
  • Harness accommodates children up to 50 pounds
  • One Click LATCH installation system allows for faster and easier installation when moving between vehicles
  • 5-position adjustable headrest easily accommodates your growing child
  • Removable cup holder

1 in 4 car crashes involving children are side impact collisions. They are by far the deadliest type of collision for children, accounting for 1 in 3 child fatalities; nearly all of which are caused by head trauma. These are frightening facts, but Safety 1
st has been by your side for 25 years providing innovative products to help protect your child from becoming a statistic. It is in this tradition that we proudly announce Air Protect™ side impact technology.

Safety 1
st engineers designed Air Protect™ using next generation testing methods that simulate the most violent types of side impact crashes, those with vehicle intrusion. Using this advanced methodology, Air Protect™ was engineered to defend your child in two vital ways. During a crash, the system immediately shields your child's head from the impact. In a second layer of defense, Air Protect™ allows air to escape from the headrest: channeling crash energy away from your child, creating more ride down time. It is this double layer of protection that makes Air Protect™ technology unique.
At Safety 1st we are proud of our history, but are always looking towards the future and developing innovative products. Products like Air Protect™ that help shield your child from the most violent real world threats. 

Click here to search our database of instruction sheets specific to your product number and manufacture date.

You can learn more about the AirProtect features by clicking here!

Safety 1st did not compensate me for this review. They sent me the product mentioned to review and I was under no obligation to do so if I chose, nor was I required to submit a positive review.  

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Enter to win a Britax Carseat!!

Britax Carseat Giveaway at Dealectible Mommies 

Britax has kindly offered to give one of these carseats away on Dealectible Mommies! That's right, one lucky "Deal"ectible Mommies reader will WIN a Britax Advocate CS!!!!!  Winner will choose fabric color.   I know that totally rocks, doesn't it? Just visit Dealectible Mommies and enter to win!! Good luck!!!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

GoGo Babyz Review and Giveaway!!!




I am one busy lady. My kids are 4 1/2, nearly 3 and recently 1. You could say I have my hands full!! So I love products that make my life easier on a daily basis. The Go Go Babyz Infant Cruizer AT from Go Go Babyz is one such product!!! This stroller system is unlike anything I have ever tried before! The stroller comes as shown above , and you attach a carseat that you already have. The stroller works with the following infant car seat models:


Model INCR-Graco

  • Graco snugRide

  • Graco Safe Seat
  • Teutone t-tario 32
Model INCR-Other
  • Combi Centre DX
  • Combi Shuttle
  • Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
  • Britax Companion
  • Chicco Keyfit
They will be releasing more adaptors to make the Infant Cruizer compatible with as many infant seats as possible. Each adaptor for infant car seats allows you to 'snap' the carrier into the Infant Cruizer just as you would the car seat base.
Some of the features include:

  • Safe click-n-lock base


  • 12" wheels provide smooth ride on a variety of surfaces


  • Tilt back capability makes it easy to go up or down curbs & stairs without lifting


  • Can easily be lifted by infant seat handle for safe travel on escalators


  • Baby has all the comforts of their infant seat Easy to “rock” baby to sleep


  • Long-lasting airless all terrain tires that never go flat


  • Certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturer's Association (JPMA)


  • One-handed lock and carry



  • Click here for a video demo via Invodo.com

    They also offer a Twins adapter and the This is the first stroller I have found that allows you to attach a toddler carseat!! It makes it super convenient for plane trips or everyday use!
    What really impressed me was the one hand steering!! I was able to walk around our shopping plaza, push the baby with one hand and hold my middle child's hand with the other!!! The steering was amazing, as the wheels go 360 degrees!! It truly is one handed steering. Any mom who has 2 or more young kids NEEDS this stroller!!

    Here are a few more details via Go Go Babyz:

    A true one-handed travel system - One hand to carry, unfold, secure car seat, and push. It’s perfect for everyday use, travel, and public transportation.
    Don't struggle to carry your baby in the infant car seat. The Infant Cruizer Travel-All is so maneuverable and convenient you can take it anywhere - restaurants, drug stores, doctor's offices, taxis, trains and more.
    The Infant Cruizer Travel-All is a fantastically convenient travel system for parents who travel with small children, frequently or otherwise. It is also great for maneuvering your child through an urban environment. Its compact design, easy push, and car seat compatibility reduces the need for a stroller on short or long-distance voyages. The Infant Cruizer's fold up design and telescoping handle save a TON of space over full size strollers. With the Toddler Adapter the Infant Cruizer can be used for years as your child grows.

    *car seat not included
    I was also impressed with the ease of assembly!! I was able to put it together quickly and without the help of my husband!! Truly a great stroller!
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