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Car Seat Tips: Taking a Car Seat on an Airplane

Car Seat Tips: Taking a Car Seat on an Airplane

The holidays are upon us, and with Thanksgiving here this week, we know a lot of you will be on the road (or in the sky). Whether you’re taking a plane, train or automobile, there are always some steps you can take to make sure your little one is safely taking the journey with you. [...]

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Car Seat Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Which Car Seat is Right for Your Child?

Finding the right car seat for your child depends on many different factors – height, weight, age and even your child’s maturity. If you’re not sure which seat is the right one for your child, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a comprehensive guide to help you choose, plus a long list of helpful FAQs. [...]

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Ride Safe, Every Time

September is National Baby Safety Month. Plus, this week (September 18th – 24th) is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Child Passenger Safety Week and Saturday, September 24th is National Seat Check Saturday. Take the opportunity to have a certified technician inspect and verify – free of charge – your child’s car seat installation. Click here  [...]

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Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

BBQ, sunshine and in some cases, fireworks are all a part of a traditional 4th of July celebration in the US. It’s such a fun summer holiday but if you’re setting off your own fireworks display this year, the Consumer Products Safety Commission has a few tips to make sure your holiday is as safe [...]

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Smart Seat Photos

Over the last month  a number of our consumers have asked to see how  Smart Seat looks in use. We have been listening and have provided pictures below of a Smart Seat in different positions with children of the correct ages (Courtesy of Car Seat Blog). Take a look at the pictures and let us [...]

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Tips for Safe Strolling

We know what you’re thinking – what on earth would you do without your stroller?! It’s stylish, easy to use, and helps you maintain your sanity. It’s practically your best friend. Well, along with being oh-so-convenient and cute, your stroller also has a number of safety features built into its design. So, we at Graco [...]

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The Graco Signature Series™ Smart Seat™ All-in-One Car Seat Video

Graco is reinventing the car seat from Baby to Booster! The  new all-in-one Signature Series™ Smart Seat™ from Graco, is not only easy to use; it’s built for safety. The Smart Seat™ features a stay-in-car base (so you don’t have re-install from rear-facing to forward-facing), a no re-thread harness, and multiple recline positions to keep [...]

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Available Now! Graco Signature Series Smart Seat All-in-One Car Seat

Graco is extremely excited to announce the launch of the much awaited, all-in-one car seat, Signature Series™ Smart Seat™. Working for Graco, I’ve used the full line of car seats — from infant car seats to convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats. But as a mom of two kids, let me tell you what [...]

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Secrets of a Grandparent

One would have thought I’d learned everything there is to know about parenthood and about life simply from having emerged (in 1 piece) from 27 years (OMG!) in the parenting trenches.   One thing in life is certain – you always keep learning. So now that I have a little over a year of grandparenthood under my belt,  I’m [...]

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Car Seat Safety: How to properly use your 5-point harness

A 5-point harness is one of the most important parts of your child restraint, and proper use of the harness is critical to keeping your little one as safe as possible. Here are some important tips to help you make sure you’re using the harness on your car seat correctly every time: How long should [...]

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