Babies bring smiles to faces of young and old alike. And while having a baby is one of life's greatest joys, the 1st year with a little one also brings worry and concern. Although stress cant be totally eliminated, thorough preparations will smooth those initial twelve months.
That 1st car ride home with your baby in the backseat can be nerve-racking. Ease your fears by covering all the bases when it comes to purchasing a car seat. Although many well-meaning family members and friends will offer their used baby items once they find out youre expecting, politely decline used car seats. An older car seat may have missing parts or hidden structural weaknesses. And because seats have expiration dates six years from manufacture date; they may not have all the latest safety features. Three out of four parents install car seats incorrectly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Have your installation checked at a car-seat inspection station. Read more