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Posts Tagged ‘Car seats’

Review: Cybex Aton Carseat

Review: Cybex Aton Carseat

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 21:21

The first thing I noticed when unpacking the Cybex Aton is how impossibly light the carrier and base are. At only 8.8 pounds, the Cybex Aton is one the lightest carriers on the market. I’ve really come to appreciate this after making numerous trips u...

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Head Excursion and Car Seats

Head Excursion and Car Seats

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 14:12

Last spring, when chatting with Britax about their car seats, it came out in the conversation that, in a previous career, I had taught physics. An idea was hatched:  I could travel to NY and help them to introduce a new technology in their car seats by doing some fun physics ...

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Dad Labs and the Physics of Car Seats

Dad Labs and the Physics of Car Seats

Friday, September 3, 2010 12:38

Last spring, when chatting with Britax about their car seats, it came out in the conversation that, in a previous career, I had taught physics. An idea was hatched:  I could travel to NY and help them to introduce a new technology in their car seats by doing some fun physics ...

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A Distinctly Bounded Area Suited to Soccer Dads: 2010 Buick Enclave Review

A Distinctly Bounded Area Suited to Soccer Dads: 2010 Buick Enclave Review

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:42

I’m driving my 2003 Mazda MPV back from the shop and I almost turn around and take it back. Sure they’ve put in a new catalytic converter and fixed the brakes, but a new problem has cropped up. What’s all the whirring and buzzing, what’s that grinding sound? ...

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9 things for kids NEVER buy used

9 things for kids NEVER buy used

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 18:44

it's almost always a good idea to shop used, especially for kid stuff, since they grow out of it so quickly. However, there are things best left behind on your trip to the neighborhood garage sale. Cribs and children’s furniture - Only because you...

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Five Decisions Expectant Fathers Tend to Avoid

Five Decisions Expectant Fathers Tend to Avoid

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:51

Expectant fathers have a lot of decisions to make when getting ready for the arrival of their first or new child. Many people create checklists to try and help them prepare, but it is impossible to make ready for every situation or need. There are many...

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Win a Solution X-fix Booster Seat for Mother’s Day.

Win a Solution X-fix Booster Seat for Mother’s Day.

Monday, May 3, 2010 12:57

Here's a chance to win a free Solution X-Fix Booster seat just by answering one simple question: What are you giving this year for Mother's Day? ... The Solution X-fix is the only High Back Booster Seat to receive all four Top Awards in the most renowned European consumer tests! The ...

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Review: Graco’s My Ride 65

Review: Graco’s My Ride 65

Friday, April 30, 2010 13:34

Whereas I normally give a description and then a pro and con list – I’ve found that I can’t think of a single con for this car seat (which is rare, usually there’s at least one thing I don’t like). ... First, let’s start out with the concept – ...

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2009-2010 Car seats compared – Evenflo Symphony 65

2009-2010 Car seats compared – Evenflo Symphony 65

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 19:22

With a 4 year old, 2 year old and a newborn weeks away, you can imagine how many different car seats we’ve used and I’ve installed in our cars.  Between our nanny, the grandparents and our cars alone, we are pushing 10+ car seats! ... SURELATCH.  Think about all the times you have ...

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Go-Go Kidz Travelmate Lets You Go Go Through the Airport

Go-Go Kidz Travelmate Lets You Go Go Through the Airport

Friday, December 25, 2009 11:00

For most of us, traveling with kids is a challenge. We have to be happy (or at least pretend to be happy) and keep the kids happy while we are loaded down like pack mules carrying all the stuff we need. Traveling with a toddler on an airplane is an ...

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