New Carseat Safety Guidelines

Now that the snowy season is over more and more people will be taking car trips. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now recommend leaving carseats in the rear-facing position until children are 2 years of age or they outgrow the weight and height limits of the seat. Children older than 2 should be in a carseat with a 5 point harness. This sounds like a good idea to me. Apparently the head and neck are more easily injured in the front facing position. We even harness our dogs in the car for their safety.

One product that I recommend for car trips is a neck rest for your child. It is more for comfort than anything. You know how you feel if you fall asleep with your neck crooked so imagine how your child's neck feels! These neck rests are made by Nature's Purest in Organic Cotton. I found mine at Buy Buy Baby or you can purchase them online. Nature's Purest also makes other accessories for your tot like should rests for the stroller straps or carseat. Happy Traveling!!

Eco-Friendly Blocks for Toddlers

There are several options out there when it comes to choosing Blocks for your toddler. I have come across a few that offer more than the just a plain Block set. I think it is important to find a set that uses eco-friendly wood, non-toxic paint and still allows your child to have fun.

The first set incorporates numbers to help your child with math skills. This is a unique way to teach your child numbers as they play.
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Another set is Tegu Blocks which have magnets inside. This really is a new way to play with blocks and build things without the blocks falling over. The many toys your tot can make with these is endless since the magnets give the blocks a whole new purpose.

Plan Toys also has several options and they are a carbon neutral company.

While toddlers are playing with blocks they are actually building their math and geometry skills. Encouraging block building does more than just entertain!