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What Should I Know About Car Seat Safety?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets the standard for state-specific car seat laws. Are you confident that your child is safe while traveling in the car?



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by cntaur5
 Aug 9, 2002 Regardless of the car/booster seat you purchase, make sure it works!
What I thought was another boring class turned out to be an hour of life saving information. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mmcphee
 May 27, 2006 Milk has an Expiration Date and so Does Your Car Seat!
Know when you child's car seat expires and destroy it when it does.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by opinionated3
 Nov 1, 2000 Precious Cargo
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by mmcphee
 May 18, 2007 Toxic Car Seats - Are Car Seats Poisoning our Children?
There are simple things you can do to reduce your children's exposure to the chemicals in their car seats.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by onabreak2
 Nov 18, 2000 Car Seat Safety
Always make sure your child is in a safety seat and seated in it properly.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mmcphee
 Aug 17, 2006 Child Car Seat Safety - Do You Know What Consumer Reports is Telling You?
Install it right and use it right - that is what makes a car seat safe.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by meowsrus
 Oct 20, 2000 Recalled?!?! What you need to know to keep your child safe
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by YYvonne
 Aug 25, 2001 Save Your Child's Life
I'll never let my daughter ride in the front seat again.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by CindyJean
 Jul 25, 2000 CAR SEAT SAFETY 101
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by poohgrl1o4
 Dec 6, 2000 We are only going a block?
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by msmorvay
 Jan 24, 2000 I Totally Agree With Bluelu
Use them, use them correctly, double check the seat belt to make sure it is fastened.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Unowho72
 Oct 22, 2000 Thank Goodness for well made Car Seats!!
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by beckish
 Apr 4, 2000 Car Seats are Common Sense
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by CJsMommy
 Jun 2, 2000 Your Child's Life is at Stake!
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by conradd
 Jan 22, 2000 Even in a car seat, your child may still be at risk
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by kat_k1
 Jul 21, 2008 When is my child ready for a booster seat??
Boosters are great for kids who are ready and need to use them, but don't hurry to make the switch.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mamakittyg
 Jan 26, 2000 Nothing makes me more mad!
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by GrandmaSandy
 Jun 16, 2000 Do they really care about our kids safety?
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by ritag
 Mar 1, 2000 Should YOU? You Betcha!!! READ this story of a mother who thought that she was doing what was BEST for her child by letting him ride WITHOUT a RESTRAINT!
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by bonzobean
 Mar 10, 2000 How important is your child's life?
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by canred
 Jan 20, 2000 Easy if you start right!!
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by lcyberlina
 Sep 29, 2006 Replacing a Car Seat After an Accident... Not Always!
It is always useful to check the NHTSA for tips and advice. It is good to know that one not always has to replace a car seat after an accident.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mattsprincess
 Aug 16, 2000 On the same note
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by jmmatlock
 Aug 21, 2000 Five-Point Harness or shield?
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by JulieinID
 Mar 15, 2000 What don't you understand!
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by dejata
 Jul 11, 2000 It pays to do your research. It could save your baby's life.
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by iowamommy
 Apr 26, 2000 Are you overlooking these common car seat mistakes?
It is very important to read your manual. Seats do vary. Having your installation inspected by a certified car seat technician is one place to start.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by TSomes
 Jan 18, 2000 Kids without seatbelts. Not in my car.
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by mcangell
 Mar 17, 2001 WHY do some people not use car seats/boosters?!?!?
It is IMPERATIVE to use a car seat or booster seat for your child. Find the nearest car seat check and GO!!! Your childs life may depend on it.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by momito2girls
 Jul 28, 2001 Three point, Five Point, Shield, No Shield, which one is best?
Our children our precious, we need car seats to protect them in our cars. Be informed and pick the best one for you. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by Ang27mom
 Jul 25, 2000 How long should your child be in a carseat?
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by Annie_Crane
 Apr 7, 2000 Does your seat pass? Are you so sure?
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by CPSMom
 Aug 11, 2000 Important car seat safety info, please read.
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by cemsjtps
 Jan 29, 2000 Are they in such a hurry?
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by mae_p
 Apr 12, 2001 Why, why, why?
So, you've read the manual, here's WHY you should follow the instructions.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by ahiggs
 Feb 13, 2000 Car Seats Protect More than Children
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by jmjh02
 Mar 25, 2000 Car Seat Safety: A Few Reminders
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by adover
 Sep 15, 2000 Mommy, I get the Precious Seat!
Put your kids in the Precious Seat! Every time, all the time. Start them early, and they will see it as a special thing, that is all their own. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by zobovor
 Apr 17, 2000 A Car Seat's Less Expensive than a Coffin
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by ctinhan
 Dec 2, 1999 Car seat safety
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by newswriter001
 Jul 30, 2000 No Car Seat
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by kat_k1
 Jul 10, 2008 Rearfacing - not just for babies anymore
Rearfacing infants is routine. What needs to happen now is continuing to rearface until the child reaches the maximum capacity for rearfacing in their convertible carseat.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by teddiec
 Jun 2, 2000 Car Seats Are Not Enough
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by martytdx
 Sep 8, 2000 A Child Gets a Second Chance
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by Taryn74
 Aug 26, 2000 Basic carseat safety rules everyone should know
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by jmmatlock
 Aug 23, 2000 I'm not picking on your parenting...
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by livnkarismom
 Jun 15, 2000 Hot Cross Babies and Buckles
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by Allison024
 Jan 23, 2000 How can you NOT??
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by arielle
 Jan 23, 2000 Strap Them In, They'll Stay In
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by missy2727
 Jan 28, 2000 Keep your children safe
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by amyann16
 Jan 19, 2000 car seats and more, safety for children
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by jmmatlock
 Aug 16, 2000 Should you trust Consumers Reports?
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by TxMommy929
 Mar 30, 2000 The Day I Took On State Farm
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by erin5oaks
 Jan 19, 2000 You must be belted in
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by weinamac
 Dec 29, 1999 A father's story
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by derval
 Feb 20, 2000 Protect Our Kids - Buckle Up!
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by MHowe12730
 Jun 20, 2001 No excuses for no car seat
Protect your loved ones, buckle them up and put them in a car seat. Let them grow up to enjoy life.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by shoehorny
 Oct 19, 2000 How to Choose a Safe Car Seat For Your Baby
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by ned1
 Jul 16, 2000 Any seat in the car is not a car seat!!
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by kims4girls
 Jan 20, 2000 Keep them safe! Buckle up!
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by bluelu96
 Jan 15, 2000 How Can You Risk Your Little Ones?
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by clooneyfan
 Feb 12, 2000 Auto accidents, #1 cause of child deaths
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by MississippiMom
 Jan 30, 2000 Buckle UP It's the Law
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by jmmatlock
 Dec 5, 1999 That extra minute
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by WorkingMomof2
 Jan 28, 2000 A Car Seat Saved Morgan's Life
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by jjmommie
 Nov 13, 1999 Car Seat Safety
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by Cybernary
 Oct 2, 2000 new car seat laws passed .. will parents listen?
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by dharland
 Oct 20, 2000 Mirrors, head rests and peace of mind
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by DDemorest
 Sep 24, 2000 Have Baby Will Travel
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by althaea
 Jun 28, 2000 Carseat Safety
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by michellebaril
 Jul 28, 2000 My Danielle-My Angel
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by syork
 Jan 31, 2000 Buckle up, in any seat, on every trip.
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by sharmck
 Oct 18, 2000 Even the best Car Seat is worthless if not installed right!
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by Patti1991
 Jun 6, 2000 Never Compromise Child Safety
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by iteachps
 Jan 9, 2000 Install it Right! Be Safe!
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by Sharee5800
 Sep 17, 2000 But Mom, We Are Only Going to the Store. But......this is your life!
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by Julesmom1
 Jun 18, 2000 Kids in back!
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by adixiemom
 Feb 20, 2000 Make it Safe for your Children!
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by jbodily
 Jan 23, 2000 Car Seats Save Lives
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by sjmullen
 Apr 19, 2000 How much is your child's life worth?
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by mom2emma
 Mar 22, 2000 love your baby
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by Peaches178
 Jan 20, 2000 Children Need Car Seats - No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts About It
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by AIXOISE
 Jan 21, 2000 Stricter laws and steeper fines
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by mrstracy1969
 Jan 13, 2000 Better safe than sorry
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by el_khalid
 Dec 23, 1999 My Car Rolled Over
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by lesabear
 Jan 27, 2000 Get Educated....
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by toniroger
 Jan 18, 2000 A Personal Testimony!
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by Tmayf63350
 Jan 21, 2000 No seatbelt no ride
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by forkids
 Jan 17, 2000 Car Seat Laws Should be Enforced - a Counter Epinion
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by cpaaa3
 Sep 8, 2000 Endless choices; Making choices regarding car seats.
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by livnkarismom
 Mar 1, 2000 It's The Law!
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by bickell96
 Jan 8, 2000 You could be doing it all wrong
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by Didiandmike
 Jan 25, 2000 IT THE LAW PEOPLE!!
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by CaseyDuncanson
 Mar 14, 2000 The most important thing is...
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by dbhoutx
 Feb 12, 2000 Get Trained Guidance Installing the Car Seat
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by DebReid
 Aug 17, 2000 Age of 4 and No more
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by kahouna
 Oct 2, 2000 It's not tight unless its Mighty-Tite (UPDATED)
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by iowamommy
 Mar 6, 2000 Car seat safety doesn't end at 3 years old
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by nlee31
 Dec 28, 2000 Staying Safe
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by pictureperfect
 Jun 28, 2000 When should my child face forward in his carseat? 20 lbs. or 1 year of age; 20 lbs & 1 year of age hhmm, both answers sound the same, what's the difference
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by WorkingMomof2
 Jan 28, 2000 Please -- Don't EVER Buy a Used Car Seat! UPDATED with More Safety Information!
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by CHERYLSWISHER
 Mar 23, 2000 An addition to "Car seats save lives - end of discussion"
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by roger69
 Mar 1, 2000 I've called the cops.
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by gerhow
 Jan 6, 2000 It shouldn't budge!
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by Alicee2
 Jan 8, 2000 Yes, you can see your baby......
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by deewolters
 Feb 11, 2000 Built-in Car seat GREAT!!
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by Memedav
 Jan 24, 2000 Why risk it?
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by lara122
 Jan 22, 2000 Why Take a Chance?
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by gwyneth
 Jan 18, 2000 Unsafe Vacations
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by CHERYLSWISHER
 Jan 24, 2000 Car seats save lives - end of discussion!!
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by Dosite1
 Jan 17, 2000 Is This Government Interfering with Natural Selection?
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by cjensen1
 Jul 9, 2000 Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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by Damil4real
 Nov 21, 2000 Please your child's safety should be your priority.
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by Wildpaint
 Jan 21, 2000 Boy what nerve
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by dking30
 Jan 24, 2000 I agree 100% that the Car Seat Safety is a great idea!
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by smh32775
 Jun 1, 2000 Back Seat is the right seat!
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by jackier777
 Jan 25, 2000 Why aren't your children seat belted?
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by merryann
 Jan 20, 2000 We are not playing Games here
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by rdouble
 Oct 23, 2000 Don't Rush out of a Seat
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by stacyb
 Oct 3, 2000 Train your children early---or will they train you?
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by CarolaLind
 Sep 13, 2000 Rear facing up to 3 years of age!
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by moonmoods_52
 Jan 17, 2000 It Should Be a Habit, But
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by VeeZee
 Nov 29, 1999 Play It Safe
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by Niccolle
 Jan 23, 2000 One year AND 20 pounds!
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by Gizzykat
 Jan 25, 2000 Stupidity of a unique kind
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by CPSMom
 Aug 9, 2000 Parents need to be more informed.
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by Arob414
 Jan 8, 2000 Protect the neck and spine
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by abrant
 Jul 20, 2000 Please keep your baby in a car seat!!!!
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by darlinpa
 Jan 25, 2000 Buckle Up The Little Bundle
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by amberlywatts
 Dec 23, 1999 Accidents and Carseats
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by rmsg
 Apr 3, 2000 Is your infant seat safe for your car?
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by mjfarsi
 Dec 5, 2000 Choosing A Car Seat
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by DDemorest
 Aug 2, 2000 Why Use A Car Seat?
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by Anaid
 Apr 8, 2000 It CAN happen to your child!
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by lority
 Apr 4, 2000 From Car Seat to Booster Seat
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by Mommyand3
 Jan 24, 2000 Just do it!
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by Booogie27
 Jan 26, 2000 No question about it
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by mcommini
 Mar 3, 2000 Do the Right Thing
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by diana4
 Feb 27, 2000 Carseats/Seat belts a MUST in my car!
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by sjp273
 Feb 5, 2000 car seats and car accidents
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by Crafty0664
 Jul 24, 2000 Car Seat Safety
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by CPStech_mom
 Jan 31, 2000 Please read the instruction manual for the Car seat!!!!
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by Zooran
 Sep 7, 2000 Use It or Lose It
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by sarajoey
 Dec 4, 1999 Keep them buckled up
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by klcmcc
 Feb 2, 2000 Give your child life.
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by AuntyKayla
 Jul 17, 2000 Luv your kids enough to protect them
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by randall2
 Dec 20, 1999 "Over-the-Head" Car Seats are Best
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by casd2
 Feb 9, 2000 beware:retrofitting older car for tethers
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by babblingbrook
 Jan 26, 2000 Overhead shields a hidden danger...
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by nursing3
 Jan 26, 2000 Buckle Everybody Up!!!!
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by klmtem
 Dec 20, 1999 Car Seat Safety
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by nlee31
 Jun 4, 2001 Battle of the Moms'
Keep your children safe, please? ... read full review 		Helpful
by Tazattude
 Apr 4, 2000 Be Careful!
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by nlee31
 Oct 8, 2001 Booster Seat Rules
Stay safe. ... read full review 		Helpful
by Dinaker
 Mar 18, 2000 Safe or not???
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by qtkissiebear
 Oct 26, 2000 Raging
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by snowplowman
 Dec 31, 2000 Your Child's life, Or Death? Your Choice
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by Stacimd000
 Oct 24, 2000 Just Say NO
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by asunnys
 May 29, 2000 Why sometimes those shades for cars don't seem to work...
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by jenjen70
 Nov 14, 2000 Where to look for the right information
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by jbar
 Aug 26, 2000 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!!!
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by Joanne710
 Jun 15, 2000 frontseat airbags and children DO NOT MIX WELL!
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by janet2
 Dec 17, 1999 Be careful on car seat manufacturers
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by NyJamie
 Apr 12, 2000 Buckle 'em up
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by nanny922
 Jan 30, 2000 car seat and seat belts
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by Cybernary
 Jul 17, 2000 kids' safety is first
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by kerispellings
 Aug 4, 2000 crazy people out there
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by samy555
 Jan 31, 2000 Safety is Paramount
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by schenkel25
 May 12, 2000 Child safety-please buckle up children correctly!@
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by sjbraun
 Feb 15, 2000 Blessing or Curse?
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by magicjamie
 Dec 18, 1999 Monkey See Monkey Do
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by Kaycee1166
 Dec 28, 1999 Why Chance a Precious Life?
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by elisefromfla
 Dec 17, 1999 make your child safe
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by esntial
 Dec 25, 1999 why are kids in front?
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by koalaart
 Aug 3, 2000 infant seats
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