Kathy Warner

Flying with a lap baby for the first time has got to be one of the top 10 stressful moments for parents.

Kids are unpredictable, and as much as you try to prepare yourself, you are always facing some challenges.

If you recently travel with your little one, you know how quickly expenses pile up from baby gear and essentials to plane tickets.

Next thing, you are spending more than you planned to.

Whether you should or shouldn't do it, I have prepared an article discussing the pros and cons as well as first-hand safety tips when flying with an infant on lap.

Wherever you travel, no matter on a short or a more extended trip or journey, you can't set off without the car seats.

Why would this be so vital? Well, this mainly relates to parents and their children.

You know that children of various ages need to sit in their seats; therefore, you, as a parent, must provide the safest car seats for your toddlers and older kids.

However, you may ask how those procedures go as laws may vary from state to state.

Luckily we're here to introduce the official requirements and programs each state in the USA proposes to protect your little ones during the shorter or longer trips and journeys.

So, search no more, and please, read the article thoroughly since we have exposed all we found about the free car seat programs in every U.S. state.

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When can kids sit in the front seat? A direct question for all experts, safety technicians, and manufacturers. However, is there a straightforward answer?

Although the American Academy of Pediatrics states that children younger than thirteen should NOT ride in the front seat, there are always special circumstances.

If your kid is smaller for their age, they should be adequately restrained in the back seat.

So, below you can find all you need to know about children riding in the front and all car seat safety tips and tricks by their age tag.

Nowadays, you can frequently hear about bad experiences and people's complaints about taxi drivers.

The biggest problems with taxis have parents since they cannot afford maximum protection for their children during the rides.

Whether they're in their hometown, a metropolis, or somewhere abroad, the issues appear to be the same.

How do you solve this?

The answer is pretty simple - with a car seat. But what are the snags regarding taxis and car seats?

Please, read the article thoroughly since we have explained everything you need to know about taxis and car seats.

After that, you can decide whether you'll take your trips or not. 

Flying off to an exotic location sounds like the perfect plan to spend your time of leisure.

While packing, your luggage is bound to get heavier by the minute, especially if you are a parent.

Packing spare diapers, bottles, clothing, and toys is essential, but have you considered what to do with that cumbersome car seat?

Do you baggage claim it or gate check it? Which one is the best option?

We talked about the most efficient car seat airport carrier's most efficient methods in a previous post if you remember.

This detailed guide will list all the necessary information you should know about checking a car seat on an airplane before planning your vacation.

Further, you may want to know everything about flying with the car seat before looking at the details.

Although there's a common belief that you cannot really install car seats in trucks, it's not impossible.

However, the installation process might differ significantly due to the various types of trucks you own.

The crucial difference between installing a car seat in a single cab truck or a car is the tether. So, depending on the car seats and their design, you will encounter different procedures.

So, how to properly install a car seat in a single cab truck? Read below.

"When can baby face forward in car seat? Is it safe for my young child if I turn the car seat forward?"

Many parents seem to be in a dilemma if they can turn their rear-facing children ride forward-facing.

Well, if you ask Child Passenger Safety technicians (CPST), authorities, and various experts, all young children, but also those 3, 4, or 5-years old kids should remain rear-facing for as long as possible.

And why should you obey the rules? Stay tuned!

Yes, baby equipment is expensive, so it’s a common practice that parents save their car seat for the next child. You might even borrow it from your relatives and friends once their kids are grown, and they no longer need it. But, is this a good idea?

These seats, no matter how intact, could be of no use because seats have expiration dates.

How is that possible? What is there to expire?

In theory, car seats cannot become nonfunctional all of a sudden, but the materials can degrade over time and be less effective in the protection of your child. Also, as the regulations change, the child restraint systems become more advanced and optimized, so your device must follow the current standards.

In this article, we’ll discuss everything about car seat expiration to help you understand better why it is significant for your child’s safety.

One of the most common questions parents always ask CPSTs is, "Can we rent a car seat with a car seat rental?" Being a safety technician myself and a mom of two precious little beings, my answer would in most cases be, "YES, you can with the proper rental car agency."

But what's the heck? In my opinion, there is an essential question, and that is: SHOULD you rent a car seat when you set off on a journey.

The opinions are different concerning this issue, and often you can find parents sticking firmly to their previous experiences, feelings, and judgments. However, some like to experiment and make a different choice based on an offered voyage's information.

So, I was hoping you could stick with me for a little longer since I will offer my humble (UNBIASED and BALANCED opinion) and the pros & cons of car rental with a car seat to quickly decide whether you should or shouldn't rent car seats.