Saving Prince William's Littles

This is critical – make sure you’re cleaning your car seat according to manufacturer instructions! Too many caregivers have accidentally compromised their seat when trying to clean it. Make sure you check your car seat manual for how to safely clean your seat!

Spring Cleaning: With warmer spring weather headed our way, you may be getting ready to give your car seat a good cleaning. Always check the car seat instruction manual to find approved cleaning products and methods. Harsh chemicals can cause damage to the seat or harness that could compromise safety performance in a crash.

Another recall announced – this one from GMC on 2014 to 2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/02/business/gmc-chevrolet-recall-windshields/index.html

Our April Newsletter is live! Information on Target’s car seat trade-in event, and a fall CPST certification course in the works!

https://mailchi.mp/e47383d6a45d/october-events-and-recap-of-child-passenger-safety-week-11409212

Target’s Car Seat Trade-In event is back! Mark your calendars – April 18-30 you can trade in a car seat (they will be recycled) for a 20% off a baby item coupon. https://corporate.target.com/sustainability-esg/environment/waste-and-circular-economy/car-seat-trade-in

As CPSTs, we advocate for using car seats on airplanes as it’s the safest option. The airplane lap belts don’t tend to fit children until they hit 40 lbs, and too many caregivers have had their car seats damaged by checking them!

Big Ford truck and SUV recall announced – https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2022/03/23/ford-brake-fluid-leak-f-150-expedition-lincoln-nagivator/7140380001/

The back seat is the right seat for those under 13!

Children under 13 years of age should ride in the back seat — away from the frontal air bag whenever possible. Teenagers are usually mature enough to keep their seat belt buckled and positioned correctly and are big enough for the frontal air bag to provide protection.

VW Atlas recall – please see if you’re affected if you drive one of these SUVs! https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/vw-atlas-and-atlas-cross-sport-recalled-for-airbag-issue-a2406529715/

It is a gorgeous morning here in Dumfries and we’ve got a packed car seat check event! #carseatsafety #carseatcheckup #savingprincewilliamslittles

One spot just opened up for our March 19th check event in Dumfries – grab it while you can! https://fb.me/e/4gG5stYX7