Thursday, September 20, 2007

CAR SEAT SAFETY Article


CAR SEAT SAFETY - As parents we do everything we can to make sure our children are safe. I have children ranging from 7 years to 24 Years. So I have seen the safety guidelines change a lot during that time. When my oldest child came home from the hospital a car seat was not required. I did however buy one before she was born. The rules for car seats vary from state to state. Please check with your state to be sure you are following the current car seat rules.

In OREGON the rules changed July 1, 2007.
Now babies must be rear facing until both 20 pounds and 1 year old
Children must be in a car seat ( i.e. 5 point harness, not a booster seat) until over 40 pounds
And children 41 pounds to 8 years (or 4' 9" tall) must be in a booster seat.

TRAVEL OUT OF STATE - Also if you travel with your children check out the rules where you are traveling too. We are required to follow that states rules not our own states. In an accident where children are not in the right car seat according to the law the parents are being charged. Please plan ahead.

FEDERAL GUIDELINE - However no matter what your state rules say the Federal safety guidelines suggest:
!. Rear facing until full weight of the car seat ( usually 30 pound)
2. 5 Point harness until at least 40 pounds but to 65 pound is better
3. Booster until 4' 9"

REAR FACING - 12 months and 20 pounds minimum is the law. However the new studies are suggesting that infants stay rear facing until age 2 or more. In Sweden they keep them rear facing to the full weight limit of their car seat, which in usually 33 pounds ( nearly 3 years old). Because they do this they only had 8 deaths in 5 years in car accidents involving children rear facing. REAR FACING VIDEO

I spoke with a man this week whose wife and children were hit in a car accident. The van was totaled. All three kids were in car seats. The infant that was rear facing was fine. The 4 year old in a 5 point harness was fine. The 18 month old who was forward facing had neck and face bruises and trauma from the crash. When forward facing and so young their little heads are whipped back and forth with much force. If you are considering turning your 1 year old forward facing please watch this.
VIDEO and another VIDEO

FIVE POINT HARNESS - If you have moved your child out of a 5 point harness please watch this VIDEO. The longer we keep them in the safer they are. Children are safer in a 5 point harness than in a booster seat with a seat belt alone. The 5 point harness keeps them securely in the seat. The seat belt allows more room for their body to be throw forward or for them to slip under. Several children under age 5 in booster seats have been killed. Keep your children safer by keeping them in a 5 point harness longer. The RADIAN 65 CAR SEAT keeps them in a 5 point harness until 65 pounds. The RADIAN 80 CAR SEAT keeps them in a 5 point harness until 80 pounds.

BOOSTER SEATS - Most state laws require a booster seat until age 6 or 8. Our state just changed from 6 year and 60 pounds to 8 years and 80 pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics goes a little further and says that most kids aren't ready for regular seat belts until "the child reaches about 4'9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age." Also even if your state rule for car seats is less than the 8 years, the federal guideline now recommends booster seats until the child is 4' 9" so the seat belt fits them correctly.
See more articles by Kay Green at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/

Article by Kay Green founder of http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Child Safety Store. Copyright 2007 My Precious Kid

Monday, July 16, 2007

Please help a friend!

On June 15, 2007 Gwenn Elliots life changed forever. She lost her home, all her belongings and her precious autistic 10 yr old son Trevor in a house fire.

We’re all working together to help rebuild her life.
What can you do to help?

-Donate a product for our fundraiser at http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com

-Tell others about our Fund

-Grab a button and proudly display it

Please visit http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com to find out more information.

Thank you,

Gwen Elliott Relief Fundraiser Team,

Regina Baker
Terra Williams
Saralee Sky
Alicia Staz
Bobette Kyle

Thursday, May 17, 2007

CSI MIAMI

What a surprise. I got orders yesterday for our TEDDY BEAR CHILD LOCATOR. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html It seems that it was used in a case on CSI MIAMI on Monday night. As a small online business it is always exciting when our products reach TV.

We had the opportunity for our TABLE TOPPER TO GO to be seen on the TODAY SHOW earlier this year. They showed the products that save moms time. And they even showed our web site URL. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/kid-placemat.html

From there the RACHEL RAY SHOW contacted us to send them a couple products. We sent our amazing CHORE CHART. The products did not make it on air as the whole segment was cut for time constraints. Put they did put out link on their site recommending the products.
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/chore-chart.html

Well it has been an exciting week for sure!

Saturday, April 21, 2007

5 Point Harness Solution

NEW CAR SEAT - After watching the 5 point harness safety video on u-tube I went looking for a better car seat for my 6 year old daughter. I found one! I have been so impressed with this new seat that I m now selling it. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html


CAR SEAT FEATURES - It keeps her safer in a 5 point harness until she is 80 pounds! She is very happy with how comfortable it is. I love that it is narrower than the Britax. I can fit 3 across a bench seat in an SUV. Yet it is wider inside where she sits. If also folds up to fit easily in my truck or to carry thru an airport.


RADIAN 80 convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.


SAFE CAR SEAT - Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.


RADIAN 80 convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.


SAFE CAR SEAT - Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.

http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html