Child Passenger Safety Tips + GIVEAWAY
Giveaway Closed!
Congrats to our winners – Bri Black and her friend Valerie Bailey
During my visit to the Britax headquarters on Monday, I had the chance to interview Sarah Tilton, Britax‘s Child Passenger Safety Technician, to talk about important tips on car seat safety. While our Baby Gizmo Child Passenger Safety Best Practice Tips video from a couple of years ago starring many of our celebrity friends is still one of my favorites, it’s never a bad idea to keep re-visiting car seat safety, especially during Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week.
Let’s get a quick 20 tip lesson from our celebrity friends! This is an oldie but a goodie!
As one of the leaders in the world of baby gear resources, we feel it is our duty to help spread the word about Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21). The devastating fact that three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed in vehicles (according to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) should have us all sit up and take notice.
Take a peek at Sarah Tilton’s car seat safety tips in this Baby Gizmo video that was shot this week at the Britax headquarters.
Not only are we giving away one of the new Britax ClickTight Boulevard Convertible Car Seats but the winner’s friend is getting one too! That’s right – if YOU win, your friend also wins! Here’s how it works:
1) Enter the giveaway below.
2) For the second entry option, you need to tell us which of your friends should win a Britax ClickTight Boulevard Car Seat too!
3) Tell all your friends about the giveaway! EVERYONE! When they enter, insist that they use your name as the giveaway referral so that IF they win, you WIN too!
4) The only catch is that if you win, the friend that you list as your giveaway referral MUST have entered the giveaway in order to win the second car seat.
Yes, just one more video! 🙂 Want to know what you could win? Here is the ClickTight in action!!
What’s up for grabs:
One (1) Britax ClickTight Boulevard Convertible Car Seat
One (1) Britax ClickTight Boulevard Convertible Car Seat for the winner’s referral friend
HOW TO ENTER: Rafflecopter is back for this one but we are making it SUPER EASY to enter! Only one mandatory entry and the rest are optional entries. You can do them if you want or not. Giveaway starts at 12:01am EST on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 and ends at 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, September 23 , 2014. US & Canada only! (Sorry but Quebec is excluded because of sweepstakes/giveaway rules!) But let us warn you – if you want the extra entries, make sure you actually do the entries! If you click on “leave a blog comment” on the Rafflecopter widget – make sure you actually leave a blog comment. We check! If you don’t do the actual entry – it doesn’t count! You won’t win. We’ll both be sad.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Could really use this seat for our daughter who is out growing he infant seat
Baby # 2 on the way & these are great reminders on safety.
I wish all car seats were this easy to install!
Love Britax carseats!
I wish all carseats were so easy to install!
Every step “up” in the car seat world is a step down in protection, so don’t move up until you absolutely have to!
Rear Facing until 2!
No bulky clothes
Who wouldn’t love a free car seat? And better yet it’s a wonderful seat!
That chest piece should be at armpits. Love the new click tight system.
No bulky winter coats in the car seat!
NO jackets, snow suits or after market products that go between baby and straps.
Rear facing forever, my lil girl Landry is to precious to not take professionals recommendation.
I love the design for the shock absorption! Helps put worries at ease in case there’s ever an accident.
Leave you infant rear facing until the infant is 2
No bulky clothes!
Kids should be rear facing for as long as they are comfortable
Britax are our favorite car seats! Easy to install and comfy for long trips and straps feel nicer than other brands.
Chest clip at armpit level, straps snug (no bulky clothes).
Keep kids rear facing as long as possible!
75% of carseats are installed incorrectly!? Yikes thats a ton
No winter coats..make sure everything is installed correctly ..have them.rear facing until age two make sure the straps are correctly tightened
no bulky clothes.
Taking the CPST course this weekend!
Instead if bulky coats, put a fleece jacket on for warmth, then after the harness passes the pinch test at the collarbone, put a blanket over smaller kids/babies and bigger kids can wear their coats backward over themselves (arms through the arm holes so it looks like a snuggi)
The importance of strap placement for children!
Already knew it, but a good reminder…the car seat shouldn’t be able to move more than an inch and to use the top tether!
This would be awesome to win!!
No bulky or winter coats in carseats
Chest clips are to be placed at the arm pit!
If you ever want to know anything about car seat positions, just ask my daughter, Samantha McComas, she is an advocate about car seats. We went to a yard sale this past weekend and a lady was selling 3 car seats, Samantha noticed they were all expired and informed the lady it was against the law to sell them. The lady took them away from people and put them in the garage to be disposed of. Good job.
That the chest harness should be a little lower than the shoulder blades. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I would love to win this seat. So awesome
Never leave on bulky coats or clothes
Children should remain rear-facing until AT LEAST age 2. My daughter is 20 months & still in her infant car seat. We’ve been holding off buying a new car seat in hopes of a better convertible car seat & the Britax Clicktight is the answer to our prayers!! 😀 I would LOVE to win this car seat!!
Car seats expire. Did not know that!
Baby should stay rear facing for as long as possible!
Love the videos! And the car seat is pretty awesome too!
would love to win this as we are getting ready to move our youngest to a convertible!
Remove jackets before buckling in your child. 🙂
No bulky clothes
No bulky jacks and always make sure the chest clip is in line with the armpits.
Pinch Test.. Love our Britax seats. Just must daughter to a pioneer. Both my kids are 98% for height. So excited to hear these new seats will keep my son rear facing longer
No bulky jackets, and always make sure the chest clip is in line with the armpits.
Hope I win!!
Proper tightening at the chest. There shouldn’t be the ability to pinch the straps.
No bulky clothes and chest clip at armpit level!!
No snow suits or bulky jackets in car seats.
Proper installation is huge! Reading the manual to make sure the seat is properly adjusted is very important.
Always take advantage of the free car seat checks your town offers! Proper installation is key!
Rear face as long as possible…
Rear face as long as possible!
Clips in line with arm pit
No heavy coats!
The 2 biggest things I have learned have been,
1. You don’t need to turn your baby forward facing when they turn 1. They can remain rear facing until they they outgrow the specs for their seat, and are safer doing it.
2. No bulky/winter clothes in the carseat.
I did not know either of those things with my first child.
Check seats often to make sure they are still tight. They can loosen up over time.
To always make sure it is positioned/leveled correctly.
Make sure the straps are not twisted and are not pinch able at the shoulders.
Always check recalls on the model of your car seat.
You should not be able to pinch the straps if they are tightened properly!! Chest clip should be at armpit level. Forward facing straps should be above shoulders, rear facing shoulder straps below shoulders.
Most importantly, leaving your child rear facing until you reach the maximum height/weight limit as per the carseat manufacturers guidelines. Also, not having any bulky clothing or added seat inserts on or around your child. I already have this seat for my son and would love to win these for my lil baby girl and my sister who is expecting her first baby in January!
If your kiddo and the car seat weigh more than 65 lbs, you can no longer use the latch system.
Chest clip goes on the chest not the belly!
Always have the clip at armpit level. I taught my six year old to do this when he was little. Now hes the resident clip police for my two year old… “Safety first beauty” is what he says to her 🙂
Rear facing as long as possible within the limits of your carseat.
rear facing as long as possible!
Best safety tips is to read your whole car seat manual!! It’s the only way to learn about how to use your seat properly.
Never leave the winter coat on! Chest clip goes on the chest.
Make sure the chest clip is armpit level and do the pinch test!
Seat should not move more than one inch front to back or side to side
Never allow your little one to wear a winter coat or other bulky clothing items while using a 5-Point Harness
No bulky clothes during winter.
Don’t move toddlers up to boosters until they’re mature enough, not just big enough!
No bulk clothing in carseats! Thanks for the giveaway
I have learned the a child should face backwards until at least 2 years old, but really depend on height and weight and its best to keep them facing rear as long. As possible its safer and protects there body and little head so much more.
Chest clip up to armpit level… It’s not called a belly clip!
I’d love to win this for my best friend Danielle and myself. We are due on the same day!
No coats/sweatshirts in seat
I became a CPST just so I could learn everything I could about car seats and passenger safety 🙂
No bulky clothes! Important tip learned for the upcoming fall/winter weather!
Don’t use LATCH and seatbelt together!
No winter coats. Clip at armpit level. Love the car seat. Can I get both if I win. I have twins LOL.
Entered just in time! Hope to win, great prize
Stay rear facing until 2 years old.
Always put the handle in the furthest back position while driving unless the car seat manual states otherwise (my nuns pipa allows you to keep it in any position)
Def the no bulks coats or clothes on babies never knew until my son was born
Best car seat ever! Hope I win!
Look at the label on your car seat to make sure it’s appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height.
Your car seat has an expiration date – usually around six years. Find and double check the label to make sure it’s still safe.
Not all cars allow latch in the middle seat!
Chest clip at arm pit level!
The chest buckle should be in line with your child’s under arms! Great way to remember and align position!
I would love to win this! I have not started looking for baby stuff yet since I am only at 17 weeks, but it would be nice to win something like this!
Look at the label on your car seat to make sure it’s appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height.
Not to twist the straps
Rear face to the seat’s limits. Rear facing until 4 should be everyone’s goal!
Only use soap and water with a cloth or sponge and spot clean the fabric/cloth part. Putting it in the washer can effect how fire retardant it is.
If love to win the car seat and one for my friend. V
No bulky clothes!
It will be hard for me to take out winter jacket in 3 toddlers and 1 newborn soon but everything for their security. ☺️
This would come in handy with baby #3 on the way and a tight budget!
No bulky Jackets!
The chest clip belongs on the chest, not down by the belly button!
Rear facing until 2!
No poufy coats in the car seat!!
The car seat safety tip that has always stayed with me is that you should never attach a car seat with both the latch AND the seat belt because they work against each other in a crash.
Chest clip has to be at armpit hight.
I think the best safety tip I’ve learned most recently would be how to get my car seat installed tightly, to where it doesn’t move more than one inch side to side or front to back. It’s a lot of work to get a tight install but a loose install is so dangerous.
Make sure chest clip is at armpit level. No bulky clothing.
Be sure to buckle the five point harness
Rear facing until AT LEAST age 2 is safest!
I learned no coats/bulky clothing and where to position the clip (armpit level)
I desperately need a new seat for my son, but have been waiting for the funds! This would be a huge blessing!!
Always make sure the harness passes the pinch test!
Rear face until at least 2!
no puffy/thick jackets in carseats!
Don’t buckle baby or child in with coats on.
No bulky clothes, chest strap at arm pits, no after market accessories!
Check the car seat install daily! Give it a shake & make sure it’s nice & firm. I didn’t know to do that!
rear facing till 2
Backseat is always te safer for kids 12 and under
Thanks for such a great message and contest! Keep our kiddos safe.
Pinch test and position of chest clip.
Rear facing is safest!
I love Britax, awesome company and quality products!
Never buckle your child in wearing bulky clothing/winter coat. Strap them in safely/properly, then cover them with blanket or coat backwards!
The click thight would make it so much easier to install the Boulevard in the middle of my bench seat. I have a Boulevard there now, but have to move seats sometimes, and the click tight technology would just make it faster and more secure to properly install the seat with a seatbelt.
Rear face until at least 2 yrs old
No bulky coats
I learned the pinch test. If can pinch too loose.
I’m a CPST so I’ve learned a lot about CPS. 🙂
Use it correctly — every trip, every time. Don’t get lax because you’re “just running to the store” or whatever your excuse is. Use seats to their maximum, not minimum requirements. Man, I wish my kids could be in a 5-pt harness forever! 🙂
Make sure the latch system clicks and is actually latched
We use a pool noodle to make sure that our car seats are at the best angle! Works great and it’s cheap!
No coats in carseats!
Keep children in a 5 point harness as long as possible and the chest clip at underarm level.
No bulky jackets!
When rear facing, shoulder straps at or below shoulder level
I’d love to win the car seats for some deserving friends of mine!!
Please make sure the harness strap is tight enough!
Rear face your babies until they’re AT least 2 and meet proper weight guidelines
No bulky jackets in the seat.
chest clip at armpit level
Proper car seat installation along with extended rear facing and proper chest clip alignment.
no puffy coats!
Make sure that the straps aren’t twisted and that the seats are installed correctly. Don’t trust others to install it for you. Watch videos or find a trained person to learn how to do it yourself
NO Snowsuits in the infant seat and PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PEOPLE!
Stay rear facing for 2 years
Chest clips should be at the CHEST, not belly button.
Rearfacing up to age 2 is 5x safer for toddlers.
No bulky clothes when buckling child into the seat
Rear face as long as possible.
Nothing bulky between the child and the seat
I learned about this from Britax on Facebook.
Extende rear facing saves lives!
Rear face longer!
I would love to win one of these. We just got a new vehicle and cant afford to get another set of seats for my 2 kids. We have been having to un-latch both 5 points and switch them almost everyday.
Do the pinch test on the harness, if you can pinch the strap it’s too loose
Thank you for an awesome giveaway
Take your time to make sure kids are buckled tight and correctly, and get the kids invloved to make it fun and keep them aware. 🙂
Chest clips at armpit level
Don’t wear bulky jackets when in a car seat!
Rearface until at least age 2, if not age 4!
No winter coats
Don’t wear bulky winter coats while strapped in a carseat!
Always put children in the back seat.
I love britax car seats! I could really use one for my little girl who is out growing her infant car seat (:
The chest clip should be in line with the arm pits.
No bulky clothes in carseats and chest clip at armpit level
Chest clip at arm pit level
Cloth diapers are safe in car seats!!
Pinch Test!
My daughter just turned one and outgrew her b-safe. It would be really great if we could have this convertible car seat. Definitely believe in britax safety and quality.
These seats look awesome. Fingers crossed!
Rear face until AT LEAST age 2, if not age 4!
Children should remain rear facing until at least 2
Keep your child rear facing until age 2! I would love to win!!
To remove winter coats before buckling in child
Don’t put babies in carseats wearing bulky coats.
This would be wonderful to win! I got the travel system for a starter for my little one because of the wonderful safety features that Britax has!
More I look into this convertible car seat more I love it… definitely will recommend to others…
No bulky clothes in car seat
Love the Britax ClickTight technology!
Wow… Love to win
I wish I had known the benefits of extended rear facing with my first child!
Keeping the little ones rear facing as long as I can, my 3rd just turned at almost 4, baby will be following suit.
No heavy jackets while in the carseat.
Straps should be at or below shoulders for rear facing!
clip at armpit level, not any lower.
Check the install frequently. Rear face until the limits of the seat.
No bulky coats in car seats!
Rear facing until a minimum of two but until 4 is optimal!
Remove bulky jackets before buckling baby into carseat
Rear face as long as possible! Yay for North Carolina!
I’d love to win this for my son! (:
Love all the tips in the comments! Would absolutely love to win a Britax seat!
Rear face until at least 2.
The center rear is the safest position for a child restraint system. If vehicle does not allow safe installation in center rear seat, the passenger side seat is safest.
This would be great to win little guy will out grow his b-safe soon
Britax car seats and strollers are one of the best… love them!
Really need this. I’m an idiot with car seats. It’s me proof
When rear facing the shoulder straps should be adjusted below the level of the shoulders and when forward facing they should be above
Keep kids rear facing at least 2 years. I did not know this!
keep children rear-facing for as long as the car seat allows. keep children in the back seat in the car until they are thirteen or better until they learn to drive.
Grandma needs a car seat!
I knew there were a lot of incorrect installs, but 75% is ridiculous!
I learned to use the LATCH or the Seat belt but NOT BOTH at the same time.
Would be great to win one for my son! Thanks for the opportunity!
I’m keeping my son rear facing until the age of 2.
The bulky coats/clothes and the chest clip.
I knew it but it’s good to hear again so I can double check it since we just turned my younger one’s seat (he two and nearly 40lbs ~ weight limit for rear facing in his current seat)…tip that in forward facing the strap should be at or above the shoulders. Thanks.
The carseat shouldn’t budge! As in move 1″ from side to side. Thats tight:)
Chest clip needs to be at armpit level!
Never leave the handle of an infant car seat up (and with toys hanging from it) when installed in the car! Follow the instructions of your specific carseat for where the handle should be while in the vehicle.
Learned when grandbaby being released from hospital, that it is not safe to use the neck support. always thought that was a given to use one to support the infant’s head, but apparently is not safe. Would love to win one of these for my grandchild.
Love your products, and love the points about no bulky clothing so baby is firmly seated.
No toys hanging from the handles
PLEASE MEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I learned how important strap placement is and to keep my child rearfacing until at least two.
This looks amazing. I’d love to try it out. My daughter just turned one and shes definitely not ready to be forward facing. Im having a time finding a seat shes comfortable in.
I learned that keeping your baby rear faced is best! My baby girl is outgrowing her infant seat, thanks for the opportunity!
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If you ever have any questions in regards to installation, just go to your nearest highway patrol office they are always glad to help for your child’s safety
Keep toddlers rear facing until a minimum of two but preferably longer. Thanks for the chance of winning!
Always check the height and weight limit of the car seat. Keep you child in a 5 point harness for as long as possible
We would love this!
Keep your baby rear-facing until they reach the maximum height or weight limit for the rear-facing mode of your convertible car seat!
You should rearface till the maximum limits of your seat. Your child could easily be 3 or 4 years old before they do.
Don’t forget the car seat liner under the car seat, it eases wear and tear on the seat, plus catches spills and crumbs. How does a newborn/infant even make crumbs when they don’t eat solid foods? I have no idea, but it happens.
I’ve learned a lot of car seat guidelines by reading these comments!! Thx!!
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Don’t use both saftely latches and seat belts
Keep your toddler rear-facing as long as possible!
You should never place a carseat in the front seat it should always be put in back seat!
Always use the tether strap for forward-facing carseats. Great giveaway!
Make sure the straps are appropriately tight. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Know better, do better!
Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines.
Toddlers should be in rear facing car seat until age 2 (Europe recommends age 4).
No bulky winter coats
I was reminded about removing bulky clothing like coats before putting the child in the car seat – with winter approaching I need to be diligent about this with my little ones.
Look at the label on your car seat to make sure it’s appropriate for your child’s age, weight and height. Your car seat has an expiration date – usually around six years. Find and double check the label to make sure it’s still safe.
The straps should be below the shoulders and keep them rear facing as long as possible.
When rear facing make sure the straps are at or below the shoulders.
No puffy jackets while in carseat.
keep baby rear facing as long as the seat allows. its safer even after baby turns 1.
I would love to win one for Baby MJ!
take off bulky clothes
Rearface your child to the maximum weight limit and not by age!
if you can pinch the strap,its too loose! tighten it up =]
Something I do daily is check to make sure the carseats are still installed properly.
1) Keep child rear facing for as long as possible preferrably 2 yrs +.
2) For rear facing, car seat harness strap should be threaded at or below the child’s shoulders
Have child rear facing for as long as possible.
As a carseat tech, one of the things we make sure to teach families is to keep bulky clothes out of the carseat, as well as those bunting bags for infants.
Be sure to read both your vehicle manual and car seat manual before installing a car seat.
No bulky winter coats
After the car seat is installed, you should not be able to move the car seat base side-to-side or front-to-back more than 1 inch.
The proper position for the chest clip is armpit level
For most car seats you should never use the latch system with the seat belt install. Of course always read your manual.
You can use latch or the lap belt, but never both!
Chest clip goes on the “chest”!
No heavy coats
Car seat should not more from one inch side to side or front to back at the belt pack.
remove winter coats in a car seat – we always had coats on, the winters are -40C and such and I certainly wouldn’t sit in a car without a jacket on and am not really sure I would want a child to sit in the back seat of a vehicle without a jacket on. I think its weird actually. Am I the only one ?
Amazingly awesome. My baby needs this. And I can think of a million friends that would love it too!
No bulky clothes in carseat
This is a fantastic car seat!
No bulky coats in carseats, to ensure a snug fit 🙂
You should always TT a FF car seat.
Always doubles check to make sure car seat is installed correctly every time a child is put in and the car moves!!! rear facing till age 2
Buy carseats for the appropriate age, height and weight.
remove heavy or bulky jackets when buckling a child in
I absolutely love our Britax infant car seat and now would never use another brand! How amazing that someone gets to win one <3
Learned about removing bulky clothes before putting child in car seat. I live in the desert and had never heard that before! Thanks!!
No bulky coats!
Keep the top part of 5 point harness at or slightly above shoulders
I love how quick and easy it is to install!!!!! Such a time and frustration saver 😀
No bulky winter coats in the car seat!
I love Britax! Best thing out there for keeping baby safe!
Big fan of Britax. ..thank you for this chance.
Chest clips should be arm pit level.
Always remember to face ur infant towards the rear…Would love to have this for our grand babies
Never leave a winter jacket on when putting them in a car seat!
I stay up to date on carseat safety. The chest clip “rule” is the one that I think is the most overlooked, coupled with loose straps, it’s a recipe for disaster!
Do not put a baby in a car seat with a bulky coat on.
I want a Clicktight so bad! I think it’s the only way I will ever get the family to install the seat correctly every time!
Forward facing isn’t an accomplishment that marks a child’s first birthday. Rear facing is safest for as long as possible.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
learned some car seats are more complicated to install than others.
No bulky winter coats!
Make sure the chest clip is armpit level
No bulky coats in carseats!
I use the one inch rule when determining if I have my car seats in tight enough.
I would love this!!
I would love to win this. I love the easy install. My daughters car seat gets moved between cars so this would be nice
Proper chest chip placement.
Rear face as long as possible, 5 point harness as long as possible. My daughter preaches this to everyone she knows. She is very passionate about carseat safety. She has 3 children and she has seats, I [grandma] have seats and her husband all have seats in our cars. She has a 7yr, 5yr and 2yr. Safety, safety, safety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
My favorite tip is, keep them in a 5 point harness for as long as possible! But all tips are great, some even that I had no idea about and definitely were doing wrong. Thank you for that!
Always check chest clip height! It should be at armpit level!
3/4 carseats are installed incorrectly. That’s way too many!! After being in an accident that changed our lives, (thankfully long BEFORE our LO was born) I cannot stress the importance of safety enough!!! It’s really THAT IMPORTANT!!
What a great giveaway!
No winter coats or snow suits UNDER car seat buckles and harnesses!
Make sure the chest clip is at armpit level!
Don’t add anything that didn’t come with the seat as it hasn’t been safety tested with the seat. Companies market all sorts of accessories for the carseat and I had no idea they weren’t safe until I was researching prior to having my son in April. 5 months and no ad ons, one safe baby boy I have.
Rear facing till at least 2!!! Most car seats do not have rear facing height limits only weight limits but I know tons of people that say their barely 1 year old was just too tall.
Click tight seems very easy to use.
Keep her rear facing until at least two regardless of what well meaning friends try to tell you.
My baby has almost outgrown his infant carseat and this britax looks so easy to install, I would love to win this for me and my sister in law who just had a baby 4 days ago. Please!
The proper position of the chest clip is armpit to armpit.
Love watching your videos & updates on the lastes baby must haves! 😉
I just put a Britex on our registry! How cool it would be to win one
Improper use of carseats is an epidemic in US
Use your tether strap, rearface is best!
Pull the tail of the LATCH strap back into the car seat (rather than up or out away from the car seat) to make tightening much easier!
Safety first! Would love to win.
RF until at least she 2, longer is even better!
Make sure chest clips are at armpit level.
your car seats DO NOT go on the top of your shopping cart!
your buckle goes up high. your car seat does not.
Never had coats on in car seat
Chest strap at airport height
Many RF convertible seats can be installed at a more upright angle for an older child, leaving more room in the front seat and allowing older children to be more comfortable.
Would love to win this!!!
Hope I win! I love Britax products!
rear facing as long as possible
I love the click tight!! I can feel confident my grandmother can install this seat in her car correctly.
Make sure to use your top tether every time it is an option!!
Rearface as long as the limits of your seat allow because it’s so much safer!
No heavy winter jackets and use the tether if available!
Rear facing as long as the car seat allows
No bulky coats!
Make sure the straps are tight enough, and don’t have the baby in bulky clothes, get a bundle me instead!
Make sure there is no slack in the harness straps
Make sure that the car seat is installed properly, and do not have bulky clothes and coats on your child .
Great giveaway, thanks!
Rear facing is best now until 2 years and no bulky clothing that can affect harness safety
No winter coats in the car.
forward facing the harness straps should be at or above the shoulder
Ali Landry, Archi Kao
Always keep chest clip at armpit level.
Rear face car seat as long as possible!
Pick me!!! 🙂
Keeping kids rear facing as long as possible and making sure the chest clip is in the correct position on their chest.
Take off bulky jackets before tightening the seat belt.
I learned not to put the kids in bulky clothes
Buckle your child in, then put their coat on backwards.
No winter coats or bulky clothes under the straps!
Take off bulky winter clothing! 🙂
I’ve learned to take off their bulky jackets or winter coats!
Take off bulky clothes.
Rear face as long as possible! At least 2 years, preferably 3 or 4
I have been drooling over these since I saw the 12 second install video.in instagram! #swoon
Read your manual!
75% misuse rate! So scary! I knew to keep them in a 5 point harness as long as possible. My 5 year old complains endlessly about it but sorry pal! You’ve got a ways to go. 🙂
Make sure your child’s clothes aren’t bulky and it’s better to remove their jacket first.
Read ur manuals!
I find it easier to pull all slack from the straps and then do the chest clip, it’s easier to pull more slack out that way.
When rear facing the straps should be at or below the shoulders!
Remove any bulky clothing/coats before putting your child in the car seat.
No bulky clothes!
I love britax!
Keep the child in a rear-facing car seat for at least two years, preferably longer. Hope me and Petra Sartor win these! 🙂
Winter coats need to come off before being buckled into the carseat!
I would love this.
Make sure chest clip is at armpit level and you can not pinch more than 1/2 inch on the straps. (I always leave no pinching space)
No bulky clothing
no twisted straps!
I always have the fire department put in our children’s car seat’s. They are trained to install them properly and have been very friendly with providing training on pepper fit and placement
No bulky clothes
NEVER put your child in the seat with a bulky coat!
Not to wear a winter coat or thick clothing in the car seat cause they compress in an accident
No bulky clothing and chest clip at armpit level.
Would love to win this as a gift for my soon-to-be great-nephew!! Keep the little fella safe!
Would love to win!!! We are starting foster care and this would be great!!
always tighten the harness until snug
This would be wonderful to win
Do not wear coats or blankets under the seatbelt part!
I learned about harness height. Rear Facing, at or below shoulders. Forward facing, at or above the shoulders. I never knew that good thing I watched the video! Thank you for all of your educational videos and reviews of products. I watch them all the time.
only use accessories that came with your car seat
Children should be rear facing until age 2. Their legs bend, so don’t worry if they can’t stretch them out straight!
Car seats have expiration dates. You should replace your car seat if you’ve been in a wreck.
This seems like common sense now, but I didn’t know you weren’t supposed to put thick coats on your child until last winter. I’m glad I’m aware now, so we won’t do that this winter!
Chest clips on the chest! Armpit level. Straps must be snug as a hug 🙂
No bulky clothes and rear facing at least until age two longer if possible
no bulky clothes or sharp/hard toys close to your little one. also make sure your littl eone is buckle up correctly.
Always keep chest strap on their chest, not on their belly.
Always keep the chest strap on the chest, not on their belly.
Always keep the chest snaps up on the chest. Not on their belly.
no bulky coats!
Chest clip at armpit level.
Keep the kids in light clothes, no heavy winter jackets.
Keep your children rear facings as long as possible and no bulky jackets!
Rear facing for as long as possible.
chest clip at the chest!
(Rear Facing) straps need to be placed at or below my child’s shoulders (Forward Facing) the straps need to be placed at or above my child’s shoulders
Looks like a great carseat to have. Thanks for the giveaway.
*Love* this new Clicktight technology!!!
I wondered why my daughter in law kept removing her child’s coat when he got in the car
Chest clip needs to be level with the arm pits, and no coats in the car seat!
Chest straps need to be at armpit level and snug harbor o there chest without bulky clothing coats etc.
So very very excited for this give away!
We love Britax car seats!
Rear facing until the weight limit of the car seat!
Buckle or latch, not both.
This would be great for our growing children!
Always check the car seat installation, daily! Make sure it’s in good and tight each time. And Rear facing till age two is best!
Love the new Britax … hope I win 🙂
no jackets in seats, rear facing for as long as possible!! so much changes from your first child to your last!
This is such an awesome idea!! Would love to win a seat that is easy to install!!
It wasn’t until I got my first convertible seat, that I learned you can’t use LATCH, and seat belt together.
One tip I have is always remove the child’s bulky winter jacket before putting them in car seat.
I love BRITAX!
definitely take advantage of the free child seat safety inspections in your area
Something I knew: no bulky coats/clothes, even in winter!! Adults should follow this rule too!
Rear facing to age 2
the seat shouldn’t move 1 inch from side to side and front and back when installed.
No bulky coats!! My husband says I’m a crazy lady about jackets in the car!!!!
Always make sure to read the manual thoroughly first, don’t assume!
RF until 2+!!!!
I would LOVE one for my youngest who is currently in a B-Safe!
Good brand! I wish to win for my baby girl!
awesome to win
No bulky winter clothes in car seat before buckling!
Rear facing for as long as possible. My 19-month is still rear facing, but his britax car seat expires at the end of this year. We have had 2 Britax – LOVE them! So happy this giveaway is open to us Canadians! Thank you 🙂
I learned about the pinch test and it is so crucial to do to make sure the child is secure in their seat
so exciting!
When testing for movement, use your non dominant hand and tug at the beltpath only. Less than 1″ side to side and forward and back and you are good!
Clip at the pits!
Don’t allow straps to twist.
Rear facing until 2
Straps at or below while rear facing and at or above when forward!
No coats in car seats and rear facing till at least 2 is best.
Use the seatbelt or lower anchor straps when installing your seat, never both!
Our family really needs a new seat and soon! This would be the best to win!
Never use latch and seatbelt at the same time.
My tip is follow direction for installation and weight guide lines. Take advantage of safety checks given by police and fire stations.
Straps should be a little below the shoulders or right at the shoulder, never above
Fingers crossed! I need a new seat.
Never wear winter coats in your carseat. Very dangerous.
No winter coats in car seats. Remove them before buckling the kids in.
You have to adjust the straps by moving up the slots as your child grows.
I know not to wrap your baby in a blanket befor you put them in the carseat
Baby safety is the priority.
Winter coats and car seats don’t mix!!!
Rear face to the height or weight limit or your seat. At the very least until age 2.
Don’t use bulky blankets or jackets. Rear face for as long as possible.
Winter coats do not belong on a child in a car seat – bundle them up after they are safely secured in the seat.
the height of the chest clip is important and also no bulky clothing while sitting in the carseat
Rear facing until the child is 2 years old is best
Remove your child’s winter coat before putting them in the carseat
No bulky clothes when in the car seat. Especially winter apperal.
Keep that baby/toddler rear facing till the age of two and longer if you can!!! The longer the rear face the safer they are
When rear facing, shoulder straps should be at or below shoulders.
Wow! The new install on the Britax is amazing! I can not begin to explain how exhausting it has been to install our Frontier and Boulevard anytime we need to transport it to other cars! Having a third baby, he new installation would make life so much easier for this momma of three little ones to be. Thank you for the demo video and yes!!!!!!! I agree completely that you should check daily to make sure the car seat is still installed properly, we had other kids playing in the vehicle and they unfastened the seat belt securing the car seats! Was horrified when we found out, drove a long distance before we realized it,
Always have the clip at arm pit level
I didn’t realize they needed to stay rear facing until 2 years old…I thought it was based on height and weight specifications! Good to know that the labels have all that info right on the car seat.
Always take off bulky jackets before placing child in the car seat!
It is safer to keep your child rear facing until they are 2 years old.
have the chest clip at the armpit level
keep the toddler rear facing until atleast 2 years old, i see too many smaller toddlers forward facing already
My little boy will be 1 soon and ready for a convertible car seat! Fingers crossed!
would love to win this!! love there products
Yes. Your child IS 5x safer rear facing rather than forward facing in their first 2 years. 5x!!!!!
Would love to win!
The car seat should move no more than 1 inch in any direction when you try to move it after installing it in your car.
Make sure to check the install…daily. We’ll definitely start doing it before every use.
I’ve learned no coats!!!
No heavy winter clothing in the carseat!
Rear face until at least age 2 and no jackets!
LOVE BRITAX!
Keep the chest clip at armpit level, and remove jackets before buckling into seat.
When rear facing, the straps should be at or below the shoulders.
No coats in car seats!
Always use lap AND shoulder belt with booster seats.
Love these car seats!
Rear face until at least 2 years, but preferably 4 years!
No bulky clothing.
Something that I had never knew until recently, that straps should be at/below shoulders when rear facing and at/above the shoulders for forward facing.
Rear facing until 2!
No bulky clothing while in carseat
Perfect timing! Our guy needs a seat ASAP and the good ones are $$$$! Pick me, pick me!
Always follow the height and weight requirements that come with the car seat.
No bulking clothing!
Keep child rear facing until at least age 2.
No extra padding!!
I love all the safety features of this carseat.
rear facing until the child is 2 years old.
Always make sure the seat belt can’t fit more than two fingers in Between the strap and baby.
I learned that you should always remove the bulky winter gear before buckling them into their car seats.
My baby is outgrowing her infant car seat…need this!
I am greatly in need of one of these. Britax is top of the line!
no bulky clothing or coats
Keep them rear facing as long a possible!
Extended rear facing is so much safer. My kiddos are peanuts so they can rf for many years in the Britax seats. I love the marathon I have and with baby #3 on the way, i would love another one.
Love britax car seats!!!! Own two. Need more for the baby who’s about to be transferred to the convertible car seat.
Sometimes you need noodles to get the recline right
Car seat safety anchors can only be used if child is under 40-45 lbs, then the seat belt can be used. It varies based on the vehicle anchor limits.
Would love this!!
I learned that no bulky clothes, such as a coat, can be worn because it makes it unsafe for the baby! Thanks!
Rear facing until as close to 4 as possible is best.
Rear facing until the reach the height AND weight limit, not one year.
Use two fingers to check if straps are too tight!
we need a carseat very very soon! these are the best!
I learned that your child should be rear-facing for two full years because it’s five times safer than front-facing.
I am so anal about car seat safety. I attended a clinic and it was the best thing I’ve done!
Always read your manual and no bulky clothing.
AWESOME carseat!! I love Britax safety features and their new idea !!
I knew reclining at the proper angle was important but didn’t realize that would keep the baby’s airway open!
Chest clip at arm pits and straps snug!!
No bulky clothes or winter jackets!
Do not wear winter jackets while on a carseat.
A rear facing child’s shoulder straps should be at or below their shoulders.
No bulky coats and clothing. It can make it so the straps aren’t snug on baby/kiddo.
No bulky clothes
Leave kids in a five point harness as long as possible!
Keep child rear facing until 2 years of age. Also, no bulky clothing or jackets. Use a blanket instead of puffy coat to ensure child straps are snug and properly secure.
No winter coats
Great car seat tips!
No bulky Clothes OR Puffy Jackets
Make sure the straps are tight enough and not too loose.
No costs in car seats! Chest clips should be at armpit level. Tighten those harness straps to pass the pinch test. And, rear face until your child outgrows the seat!!!!!
I hope we win!
No coats in a car seat.
Love to win always read the manual need new car seat
thanks for the giveaway
This would be awesome to win!
Take off coats/jackets/bulky clothes before buckling into the carseat!
This would be great to win since I have another baby on the way!