Moderator: Kimberlee Mitchell
Professional Childproofer/Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician - Safety 1st Squad
Kimberlee Mitchell is the founder of Boo Boo Busters Professional Babyproofing Service, and the chief advisor of the Safety 1st Squad. Though she began her career in the field of journalism, Kimbe...
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Kimberlee Mitchell is the founder of Boo Boo Busters Professional Babyproofing Service, and the chief advisor of the Safety 1st Squad. Though she began her career in the field of journalism, Kimberlee is now a professional childproofer as well as a certified child passenger safety technician. Her expertise in children's car safety has led her to be featured in local and national television news media. Kimberlee is also a guest speaker at her community's churches, schools, businesses, and hospitals. hide
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Child Car Seat Buying Guide
Whether shopping for an infant seat while expecting or making the switch from convertible to booster, the options are endless when it comes to car seats. A car seat is a critical safety product that can save your child's life, so it is extremely important to know the options that are available before you reach the store aisle. The car seat buying process can be overwhelming, so I've consolidated some important points and tips to make your experience a little easier. What to Look For:Easy Installation: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 85% of car seats on the road today are installed incorrectly. I always recommend going to a certified child passenger safety technician (call your local hospital, police station, or Safe Kids Chapter to locate one near you). However, it shouldn't take an engineering degree to install a car seat. Look for ease of use features that leverage the LATCH system to make it as easy as possible for you to i...
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Driving in the car with my children can sometimes make me nervous, because no matter how careful of a driver I might be, I still have to drive defensively against others on the road. Like many other moms, I encountered some common challenges when searching for the right car seat, including the task of figuring out how to install it properly. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Kimberlee Mitchell offers her expert advice on finding the right car seat, and keeping young children safe in the car.