Car crashes are sometimes no accident and there are ways to help avoid injury. I’m big on car seat safety and it just takes a little knowledge on how the car seat works (with YOUR child and with YOUR car) to use it properly. Check out these travel safety tips below and then enter to win your own Safety 1st Advance SE 65 Air + Convertible Car Seat!
Travel Safety Tips by Safety 1st Consumer Safety Expert Julie Vallese
The three most important things when choosing a car seat are:
- One that fits your child
- One that fits your car
- One that you will use correctly every time
You can accomplish this by:
- Have the car you will be using the seat in with you and try it out at the store
- If possible, have your child with you at the time of purchase
- Follow information in both the car seat manual and vehicle manual for installation
- Attend a car seat check for assistance in proper installation and use from a certified car seat technician
New rules for car seats using LATCH require understanding of your car seat’s weight and child’s weight:
- Car seats manufactured after February 27, 2014 are required to carry a new label with guidance on maximum weight limits for LATCH
- The combined weight should not exceed 65lbs
- Look in the manual and label on the car seat to identify the weight of the seat
- Look for a weight on the maximum weight for the child and know your child’s weight
- If the combined weight of the seat and your child exceeds 65lbs, install the car seat using the vehicle’s belt
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Make sure the chest clip is at arm level! 😀
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My best tip is to try to get some sleep the night before! Nobody travels well in small spaces when they’re exhausted 🙂
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I’d also love the Snug Fit infant seat from safety 1st 🙂
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If traveling far, be sure to schedule breaks and take them so everyone can stretch their legs and enjoy the sites.
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Make a list of things to bring with.
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Stand onBoard Stroller.
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Be prepared! Have snacks & diapers ready to go!
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bring lots of activities and games to do. I take my kids to the dollar store and let them pick out a few new things to do on the way.
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My best tip is to pack quiet games for the car.
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If you have children, bring things for them to do while riding. You don’t want them screaming or fighting as you’re trying to drive.
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I also like their S1 Trivecta – Olivine stroller
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My travel tip is to try to travel during nap times when you can!
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My tip is to bring more than you think you will need. Accidents happen and it is better to be prepared.
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Traveling over the holidays can be tiring, especially going back and forth to different family members homes. My baby girl will need snacks and toys to help entertain her. Also, having patience with your children during these stressful times traveling with them during the holidays! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Another Safety 1st product I like is the Disney® Umbrella Stroller with Canopy in the Sweet Silhouettes pattern! I’ve heard umbrella stroller’s are great for maneuvering in tight spaces like amusement parks, malls, etc.
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bring snacks and activities for kids
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Have Patience and safe driving . do not rush !
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Have plenty of snacks, drinks and napkins!
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1 – Check all carseats before you go! Make sure everyone is secure!
2 – Have a travel toy bag..only to be used on trips. That way the toys and/or activities are fresh and kids are less likely to be bored!
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I would love to have the Prelude™ Play Yard – Sail Away
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Make a list and don’t over pack. It makes for so much more laundry when you get home!
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Best traveling tips… Rest breaks (preferably with lots of space to run off some energy) and snacks. And lots of ’em!
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We have an older Safety1st gate similar to the Perfect Fit Dual Mode gate they have now. We love it!
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Bring lots of snacks and pack a cooler..less stops that way!
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My travel tip is to keep a first aid kit in the car.
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Wow, they really make SO many awesome items!! I am loving their Sleek Ride Travel System in the Sail away style! Thanks bunches for the sweet chance… we badly need a car seat 7 this one is perfection!!
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My best travel tip is pack a cooler full of drinks and snacks to save money on food along the way.
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I also like the Boost Air Protect Booster Car Seat in style Julianne.
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my best tip while traveling is to always be prepared, bring an emergency kit for a situation dependant on how you are traveling
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Always have water/flash light/blanket/first aid kit in the trunk. Just in case!
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Travel at nap time!
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I love their travel systems as well!
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have plenty of easy to reach snacks available!
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Nod-A-Way® Bassinet
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Be prepared and remember, that there will be stores where you go so you don’t need to pack EVERYTHING.
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We have never been on a trip with our kids yet. But we plan on leaving at night and let them sleep the whole trip.
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I would like to have the nice Disney Baby Bambi Travel System.
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Chest clip need to be at armpit level.
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I also like the S1 trivecta
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Make it fun, and try to do the driving while the kids arr asleep.
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Lots of actives to do in the car and plenty of snacks.
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I like this car seat!
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Make sure the kids have juice and their fav cartoon on in the dvd player.
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Pack a lot
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If you must travel during the holidays try to leave a day early! Traffic is always crazy!
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Always pack extra!
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Be patient. These little ppl are learning how to road trip it just like we all did. Pack plenty of activities and snacks.
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My best travel tip is to bring snacks and toys along to entertain your little ones so they’re not constantly crying in the back seat
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Pack a lot of water and snacks.
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Make a list , it’s better to be prepared!
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Be Prepared
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iPad and car charger is wonderful for our toddler!
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Pack lots of snacks and your patience!
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Pack lots of snacks and your patience! You will need it 🙂
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Genesis Digital Color Video Monitor
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When we travel we try to leave at a time when the kids are going to be tired, that way they sleep during most of the trip 🙂
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I also really like the Perfect Fit Dual-Mode Security Gate
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