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The Carryon Overnight Kit: A Must for Airplane Travel With Kids

November 16, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim Leave a Comment

Child in airplane, carryon overnight kit

Of course we couldn't have known our 20 hour trip would lengthen into 48. So of course we didn't pack a carryon overnight kit.It began as we loaded up the hired car in the dark, installing the car seats and waiting until the absolute last minute to pull our 1- and 4-year old sons … [Read more...]

Car Seats in Taxis: Difficult But Doable

June 12, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim 2 Comments

One way to carry the car seat in a sit-and-stand double stroller.

In the few months since I committed to stop baby wearing in taxis, my little guy officially outgrew his infant bucket car seat. I’ve opted for public transportation and avoided cabs when possible, but unfortunately that’s not always possible in a big city like Hong Kong.In the days … [Read more...]

Adventures in Baby Travel: Useful Products for Jet-Setting Families

April 4, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim Leave a Comment

Baby travel products, Ergo and double stroller

For those who procreate and yet still insist on feeding their wanderlust, many baby travel products promise to make adventure a breeze. Below is a rundown of a few I've found helpful in our travels around Asia. For another perspective, also see NewsMom Julie Watts' 10 Must-Haves … [Read more...]

Baby Gear: If I Could Go Back, Instead I’d Buy…

March 14, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim Leave a Comment

Baby Gear Bucket Bath

When I was newly pregnant for the first time, I went into baby gear research hyperdrive. Overwhelmed by the vast options—how do I choose something for someone I've never met??—I dropped by a baby megastore to aid in my research. I hoped seeing things in person would help me visualize … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Keep Car Seats in the Middle, A Fatal Seat Flaw Exposed

March 9, 2016 By Julie Watts 3 Comments

A CBS News Investigation reveals why you should Put Kids In the middle seat or third row.

Did you know your front driver and passenger seats can severely injure your child? Here's the latest in another excellent report from CBS News Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave on the fight to get regulators to do something about it.  Read More From CBS News: "No … [Read more...]

How I Found “Cancer-Causing” Flame Retardants In My Child… And In Her ‘Green’ Car Seat

March 3, 2016 By Julie Watts 10 Comments

Child Test Positive For High Levels Of Car Seat Flame Retardants

I'm not a particularly green mom. Though, as a consumer reporter I've covered enough studies over the years to know I should try to reduce my child's exposure to concerning chemicals (especially those "known to cause cancer"). It certainly never occurred to me that there might be a … [Read more...]

A Car Seat Conversion: Why I’m Changing My Taxi-With-Kids Habits

February 9, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim 1 Comment

How to safely ride in a taxi with kids.

I have a confession to make: I've let my kids ride in taxis without car seats. It seemed mostly justified at the time, but a recent bump on my chin forced me to reconsider.The United States is the bastion for children’s automotive safety—laws in some states specify how long kids … [Read more...]

Wake The Baby! Don’t Use Car Seats as Stroller Seats

December 28, 2015 By Julie Watts 19 Comments

The CPSC, American Academy of Pediatrics & many others urge parents NOT to use car seats as stroller seats or let babies sleep in a car seat.

All together now… “That’s unrealistic!”If this was a TV news story, I’d be starting off with a montage of moms rolling their eyes and replying “that’s unrealistic” when I tell them that “the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Green Science … [Read more...]

Concerning Chemicals Found in Orbit Baby & Other Car Seats

December 4, 2015 By Julie Watts 14 Comments

Concerning Chemicals Found in Orbit Baby and Other Car Seats

While picking out car seats two-and-a-half years ago, my husband and I spent a fortune on the Orbit Baby car seat and stroller system solely because we were led to believe there were no concerning chemicals in Orbit Baby.While researching the product (both professionally and … [Read more...]

Car Seat Safety Standards Leading to More Child Deaths

June 8, 2015 By Julie Watts Leave a Comment

Car Seat Safety Standards Leading to Heatstroke Deaths of Children in Cars

Car seat safety standards may contribute to kids forgotten in hot cars. It seems every summer we hear shocking stories of children left to die in hot cars. In most cases, it's a heart wrenching accident that leaves many parents thinking one of two things: "I would never do that!" or … [Read more...]

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