From the moment you find out you’re welcoming a child into your family and home, you want to do everything you can to protect him or her. I remember how important my children‘s car seats were from the time they were newborns coming home from the hospital to taking them to school the safest way possible. I also remember how important it was to check your car seats and make sure they weren’t damaged in any way or expired. I also wanted to make sure I had the safest and best car seat on the market.
Being that it is still winter and there are hazardous road conditions because of the weather, it’s even more important that we are purchasing the appropriate gear for our families (car seats, strollers, etc.). It’s important to purchase items based on weight/height, as well as ensuring proper installation and ensuring the products our children are using are not expired. After reading the following vehicle crash statistics, you can see why it’s so important to have a good car seat.
- Rollovers have a higher fatality rate than other kinds of crashes.
- Of the nearly 9.1 million passenger car, SUV, pickup and van crashes in 2010, only 2.1% involved a rollover.
- Rollovers accounted for nearly 35% of all fatalities from passenger vehicle crashes in 2010.
Babies“R”Us and Evenflo, both advocates in child product safety, have come together to announce the newest innovation in car seat safety – the SafeMax All-in-One Car Seat from Evenflo, now available at Babies“R”Us stores nationwide and online. Designed and tested for structural integrity at energy levels approximately twice the federal crash test standard, the SafeMax™ All-in-One is the first car seat that has been dynamically rollover tested. Evenflo is once again leading the industry with the development of a dynamic ROLLOVER TEST.
The SafeMax™ All-in-One Car Seat is appropriate for infants and children from 5 to 120 lbs or up to 57 inches in height, in three positions – rear facing, forward facing and booster seating. In addition to rollover testing, the SafeMax™ All-in-One Car Seat features an integrated steel frame to provide strength in absorbing crash forces and harness webbing to help limit head excursion and prevent ejection, as well as the following securities:
SafeZone™ Headrest: A combination of premium materials designed to absorb and dissipate crash forces, providing advanced protection where your child needs it most.
ParentLink® PREMIER Service: Provides owners access to expert advice, including live video installation service with a certified car seat technician. [FYI – this is VERY cool! You can video chat with a safety expert to ensure your car seat is PROPERLY INSTALLED in your vehicle, and ask questions about the proper fit for your child!]
e3 Side Impact™ Protection: Significantly reduces side impact crash forces up to 50% through an expanded zone of protection and three layers of superior protection.
OUTLAST® Performance Fabric: Exclusive to Babies“R”Us, this fabric balances a child’s body temperature for a safer, more peaceful ride.
GREAT TRADE-IN EVENT
One of my favorite places to purchase car seats and gear for our children is Babies“R”Us and the popular “Great Trade-In” event is back!! The event takes place at Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us stores nationwide! Through this national safety event, Toys“R”Us, Inc. provides consumers with its latest call to action to rid their homes of potentially unsafe, old and secondhand baby gear and furniture in exchange for savings on a new item that meets the latest safety standards.
Here’s what you need to know:
- When will this event take place?
- Monday, February 1 through Monday, February 29
- New this year, Rewards“R”Us loyalty members can take advantage of early access beginning Friday, January 29 through Sunday, January 31 by showing their Rewards“R”Us loyalty card during checkout
- What items are accepted?
- Any used cribs, car seats, bassinets, strollers, high chairs, infant swings, bouncers, travel systems, walkers, entertainers, play yards and toddler/twin beds
- What are the saving opportunities?
- 25% savings with trade-in of a used gear or furniture item*
- 30% discount when using an “R”Us Credit Card**
- No trade-in? No problem! 15% off with an in-store and online coupon available on Babiesrus.com/GreatTradeIn starting February 1*
- There is no limit to the number of items a customer can trade in
- What brands are participating in this national safety event?
- Baby Trend®, Britax®, Chicco®, Evenflo®, Graco®, Safety 1st®, Sorelle™ and more
To learn more, please visit Babiesrus.com/GreatTradeIn.
1.1 Million Trade-Ins and Counting
Since August 2009, the company’s Great Trade-In event has resulted in the removal of more than 1.1 million pieces of used and potentially unsafe cribs, car seats and more from homes, garages and attics nationwide.
As the world’s leading dedicated baby products retailer, Babies“R”Us is committed to helping parents keep kids safe. “R”Us® stores feature gear and furniture with the newest innovations and products that meet or exceed current national safety standards.
Don’t Forget to Install Your Car Seat Correctly
Car Seat Installation – it’s so important that parents install their children’s car seats correctly. Evenflo’s ParentLink PREMIERE Service gives Evenflo car seat owners access to live video chat help when installing their car seat.
When in doubt, ASK! Visit http://www.safercar.gov/cpsApp/cps/index.htm to find a car seat inspection station near you.
GIVEAWAY
1 lucky winner will receive a $50 Babies“R”Us/Toys“R”Us Gift Card!!!
What is the most important thing you look at when it comes to buying a car seat?
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The most important factor when choosing a car seat is ease of use.
safety is the most important feature to me when buying a car seat. the car seat must be safe!
Safety is the #1 thing I look at!
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The most important thing to me is safety ratings and ease of installation.
The safety ratings are important.
Safety rating is most important. And side protection for granddaughter.
safety is the most important feature
Safety feature is most important to me when it comes to buying a car seat.
I need something that installs safely and securely
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safety is the only thing that matters
Safety ratings are the most important feature when it comes to buying a car seat!
The most important feature to me is the safety of the carseat.
Thank you for the chance to win this 🙂
The most important feature to me is safety first! Thanks for the chance
Safety before beauty!
that is safe and reliable
Safety is important, especially the side impact protection features.
The most important we look for in a baby seat is the safety features and ratings.
The most important factor for me when choosing a car seat is how safe it is! Also, I like it to be adjustable to accommodate to growing babies!
Most important is safety of the car seat & ease of use.
safety like the side impact protection
safety is the most important.
Of course, safety is the most important-but I am particularly interested in side-impact protection.
Quality construction is most important to me when it comes to buying a car seat.
Safety and ease of installation are important.
It needs to be manageable for all caregivers. Some are too heavy or too difficult to operate.
i look for the best safety and comfort features. i like seats with high weight limits
Safety by far is the most important feature of a car seat
Safety is most important for me!
Safety is the most important feature.
It must be safe and easy to clean. Next would be ease of install; we end up switching cars on occasion and the seat must be moveable!
Safety is the most important thing.
Safety is #1
I need it to be easy to install. Thank you
Themost important is quality and how easy to install and use. I do not want to incorrectly install the seat or not use it correctly.
Safety is the most important factor.
safety is the most important
safety is obviously the most important criteria
Good side impact protection is one of the most important factors for me for car safety seats.
Oh for me its the safety first! I always look at the crash testing and love that this one has been dynamically rollover tested! I always look for the side imapact protection for them!
Safety – I want to protect this bundle of joy safely.
Safety is definitely our number one priority!
The safety rating is most important to me when it comes to buying a car seat.
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For me I look at the safety ratings and reviews. I want my baby boy the safest he can be!
I like when they are easily washable
I always read about the crash test rating on car seat
When choosing a car seat the most important feature is how safe it is.
Safety rating is by far my number one concern. I like to see a 5 point harness, just like this one has!
Side impact protection is important.
Fitting into the car correctly!
The most important feature to me is how easy is it to install correctly. I like it when they have a guide to show you the right way right on the seat itself!
My biggest concern when looking at a new car seat is the safety rating! I like looking at consumer reports to find out the ratings of which car seats performed best in crash tests.
Side Impact Protection is super important
The side impact protection is always very important to me because I worry about side impact crashes.
The safety features are the most important to me.
I want it to be tested as safe.
Only the safest is good enough for us!
I look for safety and durability.
Safety is most important but how easy it is to use is also important
The most important feature to me when it comes to buying a car seat is saftey!
Safety is the most important, followed by ease of use.
The style of harness is important
safety of course.
Safety is paramount, and ease of installing and removing from car.
safety is the most important.
Safety is always most important when buying one
I like to make sure it’s safe and can withstand a crash.
Safety is the number one feature for me.
Safety is my number one feature and I also like a snug fit and well fitted head rest for added safety!
How a car seat fits into your vehicle is most important to me. If it doesn’t fit tightly into your vehicle it’s not going to be safe for your baby/child. Thank you!
Ease of installation is very important to me. If it is too complicated, it is going to be difficult to install and I might not get it right. I also worry that other people who may need to take my child with them (grandparents) may not be able to install it correctly.
Safety ratings without questions, but it also has to have cupholders!
Safety, always.
Crash test ratings are very important to me!
Safety and ease of use are most important to me when picking out a car seat.
The most important feature in buying a car seat is the ease of installing it in my car.
Safety rating are the most important next would be affordability.
Safety ratings are the most important!
I think ease of putting the carseat in and out of the car is really important.
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I like to know all the safety features and the ratings of the seat.
The most important thing to me in a car set is how safe it is
that is safe
The most important thing about a car seat is it’s safety rating.
Definitely the harness.
Safety features is one of the main things I look for when shopping for a car seat. I want the comfort of knowing my son will be at his safest when we go anywhere in the car.
the safety is the number 1 thing.
Safety ratings, reputation of the manufacturer, 5 pt harness, how long can my child use it rear facing and if it grows with my child are things I look for when selecting a car seat.
The most important thing to me is safety ratings and ease of installation.
Safety features are the most important
Safety is first, second would be ability to clean easily.
A good head rest for baby is important.
The safety rating of the seat is the most important requirement.
Safety and ease of use are important.
Thanks for the contest.
Safety is the most important feature to us! The e3 Side Impact™ Protection is great feature!!!
The most important feature to me is a seat that will last a long time, that will hold up to toddler weight.
The most important feature to me is structural integrity.
Safety is of course first. But I also like the carseats that grow with your child. They save money and are just as safe!
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Safety, naturally…and proper installation should be easy & straight forward to secure the seat in the car !
Safety is the most important feature.
safety rating is the utmost most important in searching for a new car seat.
Safety, impact resistance and if it would grow with the baby into toddler stage
The safety features are very important 2 me.
safety and durability