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Eeny Meeny Miny Moe…Where should all the Car Seats Go?

February 4, 2013 By Lexlees Kids 4 Comments

You thought picking the car seat was the tough part? Now you have to decide where and how you are going to install the car seat in the vehicle. How many kids do you have? Does your vehicle allow you to install the car seat there? How does that spot effect other passengers? Can you get a good install there? Do you want to use LATCH or seat belt, does the spot you pick allow you to install the car seat with LATCH? Is there a tether anchor in that spot? The list goes on and on…and all questions are relevant!

Let’s start simple (as simple as possible): Which Position is the Safest?

This varies with child’s age/weight/height, type of seat, direction, type of vehicle, etc.

1. Back Seat Middle – Furthest from impact in any direction and away from airbags

2. Back Seat Passenger Side – Opposite side of opposing traffic, not typically on traffic side for street parking, easier to glance at child (we would rather you keep your eyes on the road), near side air bags (typically not an issue), possible side impact

3. Back Seat Driver Side – Closest side to on-coming traffic, typically on traffic side for street parking, not easy to glance at child, near side air bags, possible side impact

4. Front Seat – Near windshield, near front airbag

Try not to be too hard on yourself if you can’t install your child’s car seat in the center! Although we would like all seats in that position…it’s not possible.

Reasons for not using the center that we have encountered:

1. You don’t have a center seat (captain’s chairs, bucket seats)

2. Your vehicle does not allow car seats to be installed in the center

3. You have more than one child and they can’t all go in the center

4. Two children and the car seats do not fit side-by-side

5. Needing to seperate children for various reasons

6. Physical limitations with reaching the center

7. Can’t get a tight install in the center (no more than 1″ of movement when checked at the belt-path)

8. Broken center seat belt

9. Parent wanting to use LATCH, but LATCH is not allowed in the center

There are certainly more, we could go on for days! Just to touch on a couple of things:

Just because you cannot use LATCH in the center (which is common) doesn’t mean you can’t install the car seat there. You do have the option of using the seat belt. LATCH is not necessarily worth giving up the added protection of the center seat. LATCH is not safer than the seat belt and vice-versa. They are both designed to do the same thing. One does become safer than the other if you cannot install the seat correctly using one or the other.
Three row vehicles: 2nd or 3rd row? Remember the 3rd row is often times near or in the rear crumple zone. This is the area that crushes if you are rear-ended. If you can put your kids in the 2nd row, that may be a safer choice than the 3rd. Again, don’t be too hard on yourself if all rows need to be used…everyone needs a seat

ADD ON (2/7/13):

Crumple zones are placed at both the front and rear of the vehicle, are designed to absorb the energy of a crash, better protecting the occupants inside the passenger compartment. Some 3 row vehicles have very small cargo areas, as the 3rd row would be the cargo area if there were only 2 rows. For example: 2008 Tahoe with 3 rows has an estimated 27-30 inch deep cargo area. It is a VERY small zone, especially for crashes with higher speeds and greater force. A Suburban is going to have a larger cargo area, even with 3 rows. Passengers can safely ride in the 3rd row, but having passengers closer to the center of the vehicle is optimal, just as it is optimal to place your child’s car seat in a center seat.

A LITTLE HISTORY ON CRUMPLE ZONES:

http://www.globalncap.org/Vehicle_safety/Pages/Crumplezones.aspx

When you have multiple children, typically putting the child with the least protection in the center is favored. Example: you have a new born infant, rear facing and you have a 3 year old, forward facing. Placing the 3 year old in the center may be the better choice because the infant is already safer because they are rear facing. Additional reasoning: keeping that curious 3 year old away from the doors/windows, and the 3 year old can get out of the seat on their own after you unbuckle them, relieving pressure on your back. Now, the rear facing child may go better in the center if the recline of the car seat pushes the front seats too far forward! There are TONS of things to consider, which is why visiting a child passenger safety tech is so great! It’s FREE & we can help you sort through all the options and decisions that need to be made.
Two-seaters: Just give us a call…lol

We could go on FOREVER! Just remember, correct use of any restraint is just as important as having one! Schedule an appointment with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician TODAY! EVERYONE should buckle up EVERY trip, EVERY time! Join hands with Lexlee’s Kids in caring for your kid’s safety. If you have questions or comments about car seats or child safety, post here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225.372.3991.

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Britax Recall Ya’ll!

November 6, 2012 By Lexlees Kids Leave a Comment

The recalls have been rolling in recently! It seems that every time we look there is a new or updated recall list. The latest in the recall world is from your very own Britax! Although we hate to see recalls because a child’s life could be in danger, this shows that we are all imperfect & not only the less expensive brands make mistakes and have recalls. So when we say you don’t have to spend your entire pay check to feel that your child is safe…we mean it, the bigger brands make mistakes too! Correct use and install is of greater importance! What are the the criteria we push for when choosing a car seat for your child? With the extra component being: the one that fits your wallet! First person to answer will win a youth size Lexlee’s Kids Buckle Boogie t-shirt!
1. The one that fits ______________.
2. The one that fits ______________.
3. The one that _________________.
*BONUS: The one that fits your wallet

Recall Information:

BRITAX / ADVOCATE 70 G3 – JUN 11, 2012 – AUG 31, 2012

BRITAX / BOULEVARD 70 G3 – JUN 11, 2012 – AUG 31, 2012

BRITAX / PAVILION 70 G3 – JUN 11, 2012 – AUG 31, 2012

Summary: Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL11A, E9LL11Q, E9LL12D, E9LL12Z, E9LG81A, E9LG83N, E9LG83P, E9LG83X, E9LG83Y, E9LL21A, E9LL23P, E9LL23Y, manufactured from June 2012 through August 2012. These seats were manufactured with a softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat.

Consequence: If the child bites off a piece of the softer pad, it could be a choking hazard, resulting in injury or death.

Remedy: Britax will provide owners with replacement HUGS pads that are made from a firmer material and instructions on how to replace the pads free of charge. To view a video on how to remove and replace the HUGS chest pads visit www.BritaxUSA.com/support/safety-notices and select the product from the menu on the right side. Owners may remove the HUGS pads and continue using the seat until replacement pads are received. The safety recall is expected to begin shortly. Owners may contact Britax Customer Service Department at 1-888-427-4829 with questions or to request replacement pads in the event their restraint is not already registered with Britax.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.If you have questions or comments about car seat safety or recalls, post here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225-372-3991!

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Changes to the Lexlee’s Kids Car Seat Distribution Program!

October 29, 2012 By Lexlees Kids 2 Comments

We have recently made some changes to our Buckle Boogie car seat distribution program to ensure that we will be able to sustain the program into the future and limit requests to those truly in need. We are now requiring donations from individuals requesting car seats for their children. We are not charging for services, if you have a car seat, donations are not required, but are welcomed and appreciated. New procedures are as follows:

The program is designed for low-income families in need and children who do not have a seat or need replacement.
You will not receive more car seats than can be safely installed the vehicle. Make sure your have room in your vehicle for car seats to be installed and other passengers to ride safely. Avoid overfilling the vehicle. Plan transportation accordingly.
You are not allowed to receive multiple car seats for the same child (one car seat per child no matter how many vehicles the child will be traveling in).

Car Seat Assistance Program: Your child will receive a car seat that is appropriate for his or her age, weight & height. You must be low-income or otherwise unable to afford a car seat. You must have Medicaid, Food Stamps or WIC to be considered for the car seat distribution program and will be required to show proof. You will be required to make a donation to our agency for each car seat needed. Donation amounts are as follows:

Infant Carrier: $40
Convertible: $20
Combination: $30
Booster: $10

Appointments typically range from 30-45 minutes. During appointments Paperwork is completed and parents watch a short video about car seat safety, while a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician inspects the vehicle(s). Car seat recall information is verified, hands-on education about seat features, correct use, harnessing, seat limits, next steps, vehicle, best practice, etc. are reviewed. Parents are escorted to the vehcile for hands-on training about properly installing the car seat into the vehicle. To bring it all home…Program evaluation form is completed, educational materials are provided and you are on your way!

Having a car seat is only 1/2 the battle! Making sure you are using the seat correctly is just as important! 9 out of 10 child safety seats are installed incorrectly. Schedule an appointment with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at Lexlee’s Kids TODAY! EVERYONE should buckle up EVERY trip, EVERY time! Join hands with Lexlee’s Kids in caring for your kid’s safety. If you have questions or comments about car seats or child safety, post here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225.372.3991. Wishing you and your family safe travels, today & always!

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Tips to Stop Tipping!

October 15, 2012 By Lexlees Kids Leave a Comment

Tipping car seat.

Does your car seat tip to the side after you install it? This a common issue for parents installing a rear facing car seat with a switchable retractor (this is when you have to pull your seat belt all the way out to lock your car seat in place). We’ve been tipped off, that an article giving tips to stop tipping would be terrific! Say that three times really fast!

Locking clip.

If you have a seat belt with a locking latch plate, tipping should not be an issue (this is a seat belt that locks at the plate that connects to the buckle, as opposed to the retractor that’s hiding behind the panelling in your vehicle). Tipping can also be avoided by installing with LATCH. Keep in mind that not all vehicles have LATCH, not all positions allow LATCH and there are weight limits with LATCH! Giving up a center seating position just because you cannot use LATCH in the middle of your vehicle is not the only option (LATCH in the center is not always common)! If you can install correctly in the center using the seat belt, you should consider leaving your child in the middle. Both systems offer the same protection if done correctly. Of course, if you have more than one child they can’t all go in the middle…so there are other issues to consider. Some car seats come with lock-offs, which also stop tipping! Then there is the good ole locking clip…This is the metal clip that comes attached to the back, side or bottom of your car seat. Installing a car seat with a locking clip is not an easy task for most parents, so this would typically be your last option. Here are some tips to install your rear facing car seat with out the tipping!

Tip 1:

Make sure you are on the same side as the seat belt you will be using to install the car seat. Pull the padding of your car seat back, so you can see what’s going on under there while you are installing.

Rear facing belt path.

Tip 2: Place the seat belt through the rear facing belt path. Be sure to know if the belt goes in front or behind the crotch buckle.

Tip 3: If you have a switchable retractor, pull your seat belt all the way out until there’s no more belt left in the retractor, then let the belt go back into the retractor. (Do this slowly and gracefully, do not yank the shoulder belt).

: Switching the retractor.

Pulling fr. middle, with even weight.

Tip 4: Grab the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt from the middle of the car seat, not the outside. Take the shoulder belt portion in one hand and use your other hand to EVENLY push your weight down into the CENTER of the car seat, pulling all slack out of the belt and GENTALLY guiding the excess belt back into the retractor. Check for tightness where the seat belt goes through the car seat. Do not grab the top, center or any other location, but where the belt goes through the seat to check for tightness. The seat cannot move more than an inch in any direction.

Feed belt back into retractor without yanking.

Check for tightness at the belt path.

Tip 5:

DO NOT yank up on the shoulder belt! This is where your tipping comes from. This will cause the shoulder belt to pull up on the seat, giving you that terrible tipping everyone keeps talking about.

: Yanking and pulling from the outside.

Please know that these are general TIPS for installing a car seat in a vehicle. We always advocate for visiting an experienced certified child passenger safety tech to help you install correctly. The hands-on education is extremely beneficial and can help eliminate any confusion you may have! So…Give us a call today to schedule your appointment.

Shoulder belt pulling up on seat.

If you have questions or comments about car seats or child safety, post here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225.372.3991.

Safe Travels!

Buckle Boogie (Insert Jungle Boogie Tune!)

September 18, 2012 By Lexlees Kids 2 Comments

This week is Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week and we are jammin’ to the tune of safety! Make sure you come to see us this Saturday, September 22nd at Brilliant Minds Learning Center: 1421 Gardere Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 – 10am-2pm – Appointments Encouraged, but Drive Ups are Welcome!

When it comes to car seat safety, confusion is almost guaranteed: the law says this, the pediatrician says that, the nurse says another, the Internet say EVERYTHING and here come those crazy car seat people singing a WHOLE different tune! Make sure the info and advice you are taking is safe for your child, correct and the most up-to-date! Over here in Lexlee’s Kids Land, we are here to serve your child passenger safety needs…ALL YEAR LONG! Don’t wonder or assume you have your child’s car seat installed properly. Don’t hope they are harnessed in the seat correctly. BE SURE, positive even! We are here to help protect your precious cargo.

We always say, you wouldn’t TRY to do major maintenance on your car…you would take it to a professional. Well, your child is MAJOR & we are your car seat professionals And we hope to see you and your little ones soon!

Our car seat comrade, Janie Kelly wrote a wonderful blog article for the New Orleans Mom Blog & you should check it out! http://www.neworleansmomsblog.com/2012/09/12/protect-your-precious-cargo/

If you have questions or comments about car seat safety, feel free to post here or call us at 225-372-3991. If you would like to schedule a car seat appointment, please complete our online car seat appointment form at http://www.lexleeskids.org/car-seat-appointment-form.

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Is the Solo a No Go? Review of Solo Cup Buckle Cover!

August 27, 2012 By Lexlees Kids Leave a Comment

So we tried the homemade seat belt buckle cover craft! Here is what we found:

1. It is not childproof! It is simply to prevent unintentional unbuckling of car seats by other passengers! Your kids could probably still unbuckle if they want to & try hard enough.

2. It’s a cheap, easy and disposable idea that creates a barrier, but still allows access to the buckle in case of an emergency.

3. You need to use small scissors to cut the bottom.

4. It’s easy to put the cup on incorrectly.

5. This is a parental decision. This is not a nationally approved method or idea. There may be unknown risks associated. There may also be benefits associated with the project. Use your judgement and make an informed decision if this is an issue for your family.

6. Don’t cover your buckle with tape, it makes a sticky mess, may interfere with proper use of the seat belt in the future & prevent unbuckling if needed. Typically after a crash you should not remove a child from a car seat. This may help prevent further injury. You would remove the entire car seat with the child inside the seat until medical help arrives.

We enjoy sharing the latest and greatest with you in an effort to keep your kids safe! If you have any questions or concerns, please post here or contact us at 225-372-3991.

Correctly placed on the vehicle buckle latch plate.

Acting as a barrier, making unintentional unbuckling more difficult.

Cup can easily be lifted to unbuckle if needed!

Incorrectly placed on the vehicle buckle.

If incorrectly placed you can release the buckle like normal. Also still easy for children to unbuckle!

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Don’t get too Comfy…Recalls are here!

May 9, 2012 By Lexlees Kids Leave a Comment

Comfy Carry

Child-safety-seat manufacturer Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling 1,737 Comfy Carry and OnBoard35 infant-safety seats because they were sold without the car seat base and did not contain lower anchor (LATCH) attachments.

The car seat base contains the required Latch attachment assembly. Without lower anchor attachments, these infant-safety seats fail to meet federal safety standard requirements and MAY be difficult to properly install in a vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or death to the child.

This recall applies to carriers sold or distributed without the base. If you are the owner one of these carriers that did not include a base, you will use the vehicle seat belt to install your carrier, this also applies to owners who have a base and would like to install the carrier without the base.

The affected models are:

Comfy Carry: IC123FSM
OnBoard 35: IC124FSM

Dorel will notify registered owners of the recall and provide bases at no cost. Parents and caregivers who haven’t registered their infant seats should call Dorel at 877-416-8111. Affected owners also can call NHTSA’s hotline at 888-327-4236.

What are your thoughts about this recall? Do you think it’s a big deal? Does it compare to other recent car seat recalls? Join hands with Lexlee’s Kids in caring for your kids’ safety. If you have questions about child product recalls or child safety post here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225-372-3991.

Recent Child Product Recalls Issued by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are as follows:

21 of 98 Vehicles Tested Passed Child Safety Seat Study!

April 16, 2012 By Lexlees Kids Leave a Comment

Article by: Jayne O’Donnell, USA TODAY

Vehicle back-seat designs can make it hard to install child-safety seats correctly — despite changes required a decade ago to make the process easy, according to a new report out 4/12/2012.

Just 21 of 98 vehicles tested met all of the requirements for ease of use, says the report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Seven of the 2011 vehicles didn’t meet any requirements.

The attachment system, known as LATCH (for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children), was mandated a decade ago because inspections frequently found child-safety seats were installed incorrectly. A 2004 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found three out of four child seats and booster seats had “critical misuse” problems that could increase the risk of injury.

Cars, SUVs and pickups were tested based on whether the child-seat anchors were visible, easily accessible and usable without excessive force. For example, if more than 40 pounds of force was needed to secure the seat, the vehicle didn’t pass muster.

Parents may blame themselves, but often these days, “the problem lies with the vehicle, not the user,” said IIHS senior vice president of research and study co-author Anne McCartt.

The study found belt buckles or other seat hardware can get in the way of the child-seat connectors, or the anchors can be buried so far in the seat that they’re hard to reach. The researchers also found most parents fail to use the upper tether that is designed to secure the top part of the car seat in the event of a crash. These straps prevent front-facing child seats from moving forward too much in a crash, which can cause head or neck injuries.

In a statement, Chrysler noted that “there are many different sizes and shapes of child restraint systems on the market” that automakers have to consider. Ford said LATCH “ease of use … is highly dependent on the design of the child-restraint hardware that attaches to the anchor.”

Child-safety advocate Joseph Colella acknowledges it isn’t easy. After his 3-year-old niece died in a 1994 crash in a child seat that didn’t fit the car, Colella pushed to make child seats more compatible. His efforts led to the federal panel that recommended LATCH.

“Compatibility issues need to be taken seriously by manufacturers,” Colella says. “A 2012 vehicle needs to work with today’s car seat designs, but it must also be compatible with models developed over the next 20 years.”

Trade groups representing car- and child-seat makers have a joint working group to address such issues.

If you are interested in reading the full LATCH status report and ease of use document, please email crystal@lexleeskids.org.

Join hands with Lexlee’s Kids in caring for your kids’ safety. If you have questions about child and/or car seat safety post here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225-372-3991.

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Travel the Road to Safety…New Car Seat Recommendations have Arrived!

March 25, 2011 By Crystal 1 Comment

What brand? What type? Which way? With so many rules and car seats on the market, it’s no wonder many parents feel overwhelmed. The type of seat you choose for your child depends on several things, including your child’s size, age, seat type and the type of vehicle you drive…just to name a few.

It is very easy to become confused about what is safest for your child when you have best practice recommendations coming from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), State Law, Pediatrician Advice, Child Passenger Safety Technicians and all the information the Worldwide Web has to offer.

AAP and NHTSA have released new best practice car seat recommendations for children. These recommendations are designed to better protect your children while traveling in a vehicle. The little ones already grow too fast, and so many parents are eager to turn their children around at 1 year and 20 lbs. and move them into the next restraint type. Before you jump the gun… consider your child’s safety and take a look at the new car seat recommendations for children.

AAP Recommendations:

All infants and toddlers should ride in a Rear-Facing Child Safety Seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat’s manufacturer.
All children 2 years or older, or those younger than 2 years who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car seat, should use a Forward-Facing Child Safety Seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by their car seat’s manufacturer.
All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for their car seat should use a Belt-Positioning Booster Seat until the vehicle seat belt fits properly, typically when they have reached 4 feet 9 inches in height and are between 8 and 12 years of age.
When children are old enough and large enough to use the vehicle seat belt alone, they should always use Lap and Shoulder Seat Belts for optimal protection.
All children younger than 13 years should be restrained in the Rear Seats of vehicles for optimal protection.

NHTSA Recommendations:

A rear-facing child safety seat provides better support to the head, neck and spine of infants and toddlers in a crash, because it distributes the force of the collision evenly over the entire body. For older/larger children, a forward-facing seat with a full harness is safer than a booster seat. Keeping your child in a booster seat will help give them a safe boost! When a child is not tall enough, a seat belt will sit inappropriately on the abdomen and neck possibly causing severe injuries. The injuries could damage the internal organs and cause paralysis by making contact with the spinal cord instead of the strong bones of the hips and shoulders.

There is lots to know when it comes to child passenger safety. Your safest bet is to visit a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to receive the most up-to-date education on how to properly install your child’s safety seat. Many state laws are in direct opposition with best practice recommendations; making car seat decisions very difficult for parents. Lexlee’s Kids has a car seat fitting station that is open to the public for free child safety seat inspections. Make your appointment TODAY!

Join hands with Lexlee’s Kids in caring for your kids’ safety. If you have any questions or comments about car seat safety, feel free to post them here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225.761.7272 or www.lexleeskids.org.

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Would you Place your Signature on the Graco Signature Series?

January 25, 2011 By Crystal 4 Comments

On Saturday, January 22nd Lexlee’s Kids participated in Preschool Palooza at Cortana Mall. The event was a success and we were able to educate lots of parents and caregivers about the importance of childproofing their homes. You would not believe the ahh-ha looks we got from parents and caregivers. Many had no idea about all the items available to keep their little ones safe. As if that were not enough excitement for one day, I made a trip over to Babies R Us to take a stroll down the home safety and car seat isles! To my surprise, I discovered the Graco SIGNATURE Series! The Graco Smart Seat All-in-One Convertible Car Seat has arrived!

This car seat is the ultimate in car seat longevity. This convertible car seat fits your child from 5-100 lbs & features a convenient stay-in-car base so you only have to install the base one time (additional bases are available for purchase)! For parent’s ease of use, there is a one-hand height adjustable head restraint with no-thread harness as well as an on-the-go recline so you can recline your child without having to re-install the seat with each adjustment.

To remove the seat from the base you are required to unlock the seat. I found that when removing the seat from the base it was sort of tricky to get the seat back in place on the base. You need to be able hold that bad boy, while keeping a steady hand and guiding the seat properly back onto the base.

I love the idea of this product, but it is very heavy and definitely not designed for those lacking in upper body strength! Normally when manufactures design these all-in-one seats that last from birth through booster seat age; parents do not realize that cookies, sick days and potty training will probably get the better of the seat before reaching its full life span. This is definitely not the seat for you if you drive a small vehicle or need to fit multiple seats across the back.

Have you seen this seat? What are your thoughts? Join hands with Lexlee’s Kids in caring for our kid’s safety. If you have any questions or comments about child safety seats, feel free to post them here or contact Lexlee’s Kids at 225-761-7272 or www.lexleeskids.com.