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!!