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Jane Slalom Pro Travel System - 1 - Kiddicare

by Kiddicare (Category: Howto & Style)

Jane Slalom Pro Travel System including Matrix Cup Description The Slalom Pro pushchair from Jane marks a complete new generation of all-terrain pushchairs.
New features include a large winter hood, aluminium monofork with new simpler quick release wheels, adjustable footrest, low-profile pneumatic tyres with aluminium effect, and with the new built-in Pro fitting system.
This spectacular model has been tested to pass the most demanding tests and will feel equally at home in the country or city streets.
THE MATRIX PRO LIE-FLAT CAR SEAT has been designed for your baby’s protection in the car, from birth to approx.
18 months 13Kg in weight.
Approved in accordance with the new European ECE R44/03 safety standards.
This ‘MULTI AWARD WINNING CAR SEAT’ can be used in either the front where no air bag is fitted or back of the car.
It is the only car seat on the market that can be used in the car like a carrycot lying flat or as a infant car seat in the car sitting up-right.
The Matrix has proved to be one of the most revolutionary safest car seats on the market, specially designed to protect your baby in the car and on the pram.
Your child needs the support of a flat surface especially when sleeping - the MATRIX promotes the correct development of their delicate back and respiration system.
FEATURES: Mono fork, lockable Swivel front wheel.
An extremely light-weight 100 aluminium chassis.
Oval frame concept - very very strong.
4 position height adjustable handle with lockable brake Simultaneous brakes on the rear wheels, and adjustable Disc brake for the front wheel.
Large multi-positional seat, suitable for newborns.
Shopping basket included.
Fabric Winter style hood that converts into a sun canopy by zipping off back panel.
Low Profile aluminium effect wheels.
The tyres are pneumatic with ball bearing for the smoothest of rides.
Pump included.
All 3 wheels are quick release removable.
Very compact telescopic folding.
Chassis locks closed and free-standing when folded.
Full 5-point safety harness.
Adjustable footrest 3 positions Pro Fix enabled Jane Changing Bag - Description Specially co-ordinating pram bag for you Jane pram.
Designed to simply clip onto your pram handles for easy access.
Includes a changing mattress.
FEATURES: Specially designed attachments are provided on most of our models to allow this pram bag to hang from the pushchair handle.
Changing mattress is included with the pram bag.
Footmuff Description Co-Ordinating luxury pushchair 3-in-1 footmuff.
This universal footmuff can adapt to fit all kinds of pushchair, and especially co-ordinated for your Jané pushchair.
Polar fleece inside, very soft and warm.
The top can be zipped off to convert into a soft polar fleece liner, while the cover can also be used as a pram quilt.
The outer material is water resistant

Olivia in her “other car seat” (Porsche 911)

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Sunshine Kids Sit-Rite Car Seat Leveler - Kiddicare

by Kiddicare (Category: Howto & Style)

Sit -Rite - The Ultimate Car Seat LevelerToday’s contoured vehicle seats often tilt infant carriers back towards the rear of the seat, positioning infants at an incorrect angle.
Sit-Rite helps to level rear-facing child safety seats and position infants at the proper angle.
Forget rolled-up towels.
Sit-Rite will not flatten during tightening and installation, and the dense foam construction adds firm, lateral support to the vehicle seat to help discourage sideways tipping.
Site-Rite fits all rear-facing safety seats and infant carrier bases and is LATCH compatible.
High density polythene foam - Less compression for better support Fits and width vehicle seat

Joel Neo laughing in car seat

by seleniumchai (Category: People & Blogs)

Joel laughing and screeching in his infant car seat on 10 Aug 2007

ECE Day ‘08 - Team 15: Baby Zetel (Part 1)

by BostonUniversityECE (Category: Science & Technology)

Car Seat Black BoxStudies have shown that newborn infant heads are fragile and susceptible to easy deformation and abnormalities.
Children’s Hospital Boston has planned a new study to determine the effects of trauma associated with car seat positional problems.
A safe and easily installable monitoring system that would collect accurate data on how much time the baby spends in his/her car seat was needed.We created a portable PCB device that would be mounted in a car seat, record the time using a Freescale HCSO8 microcontroller, and stores the time to EEPROM.
The device is powered by 4 AA batteries and senses the baby using an array of micro- switches.
The system will detect infants 4-6 months old and reliably transfer data via USB to a PC.
The user will then be able to access the data through our GUI and save the data in a .csv format that is compatible with Microsoft Excel.

Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe TSB - Kiddicare

by Kiddicare (Category: Howto & Style)

This award winning 3-in-1 travel system is the most luxurious in the range.
It comes with the top of the range Logico S car seat and an extra soft carrycot.
All singing, all dancing, it even comes with an in-car base - designed to make fitting your car seat even easier Your baby will love:- the Quattro’s extra comfy seat with head support, the adjustable calf support for their tired little legs, the pushchairs snug apron to protect them from draughts, the play tray with cup holder that swivels open with one hand and the extra smooth ride thanks to the pushchairs all round spring suspension.
You will love:- the one hand gravity fold system, the deluxe car seat so that your baby can stay comfier for longer, the reversible canopy that allows baby to face you in the pram position, the lightweight aluminium frame, the parent organizer tray which includes a clock, temperature gauge and a compartment for storing your phone/sunglasses etc, the large drop basket easy access even when baby is sleeping, the in-car base for ease and piece of mind and the fact that the pushchair is free-standing when folded.
Adjustable calf support 4 position seat Play tray with cup holder One handed fold system Includes Logico S car seat and base Reversible canopy Soft carrycot included Parent organizer tray Lightweight aluminium frame Free standing when folded Large drop down basket Open dimensions - L 102 x W 59 x H 107 cm Folded dimensions - D 43 x W 59 x L 87 cm Handle height 107 cm Weight 13.5kg Includes the Logico S car seat which is for a newborn baby.
It’s clever design means that it’s slightly deeper inside, so baby has a more comfortable ride.
This great new product also includes an in-car base with ‘easy belt lock off mechanism fit it once with the adult seatbelt.
Then its just one Graco click to get the seat in and out.
Peace of mind every time.
Group 0+ car seat suitable from Birth - 13kg birth - 12 months approx Rear facing only 3 harness positions Dimensions L 67 x W 56 x H 58 cm Weight 4.4 kg Comes with an in-car base to ensure easy, safe fitting every time.
Exceeds current ECE and US standards for safety.
Side impact protection.

Cosatto Mobi Pushchair With Mobi Car Seat - 1 - Kiddicare

by Kiddicare (Category: Howto & Style)

The mobi car seat group 0+ is a snug and comfortable first car seat for your baby suitable from birth - 13 kg, simply add on to the Mobi pushchair and turn your pushchair into a travel system.
Suitable from birth to 13kg approx Side impact proctection Head hugger, tummy and chest pads Adjustable handle canopy

Strollers will last at least two years of a child’s life and possibly longer, depending on your lifestyle and the determination of your child to remain seated as you shop, walk and move about. Getting one that will last and do what you need it to can sometimes be difficult amidst the hype and labels attached to so many strollers nowadays. Here are some tips to help you wade through the frills and to find the practical things that will really matter when you are pushing it up and down those hilly, bumpy, or crowded streets!

Steps

1. Go for strength and stability. A good stroller will be strong. Whilst light ones may be cheaper, they will not last as long and they tend to be lower, of poor quality and lacking in some features that will make your life easier, such as a carrying basket and easy-to-use restraints. When you are testing your stroller, make sure that it feels stable under your hands. Give it a few whirls around the shop floor, especially around corners to see how it copes. It helps to put a weight in it, such as a bag or something off a nearby shelf, to reproduce the condition of having an infant seated in it.
2. Note the difference between three wheelers and four wheelers. Three wheelers (baby buggies) offer manoeuvrability at the expense of less stability. The choice is dependent on your activities and wishes.
3. Open and close the stroller. A good stroller should be able to be opened with one hand and a foot. This enables you to keep one hand free to hold baby as needed. A stroller that is difficult to open in this manner is best left on the shelf. At the same time, check the latch on the stroller to make sure that it is sturdy - some strollers have collapsed when this latch comes undone.[1]
4. Look for a full length bar. Steering is much easier with a full length bar across the top than with two handles. If you can get one with a single bar, prefer it over others. If not, look for a stroller with very strong handles that are at your normal standing height to hold. In both cases, adjustable handles are always the best option.
5. Select adjustable wheel options if needed. Being able to adjust the wheels can be a back saver; look for a stroller that has wheels which can be adjusted for more difficult terrain or for tight spaces. Swivel front wheels can make it easier to move around and the ability to lock the wheels straight ahead is useful for rough terrain or for high speeds (such as jogging).
6. Look at the baby’s comfort and safety options. There are several things to look for in a good stroller:
   • Padding.You will be able to tell the difference between a well-padded, strong seat area and a flimsy one. Always prefer a more comfortable seat as this will help your baby sleep and can encourage a restless toddler to stay seated during a longer shopping trip.
   • Backrest. An adjustable backrest that allows the stroller to sit flat is a definite bonus when your child falls asleep.
   • Footrest. This is important as it prevents your larger child from dragging her feet or getting them caught in a wheel.
   • Bumper bar. The bumper bar provides your baby with something to hold onto; good ones can be removed when you take baby out.
7. Test suspension and brakes. Just as with a car, the supension and the brakes make for a smoother, more controlled and safer ride. Good suspension will ensure a smoother ride and the brakes should be able to stop the stroller quickly. The best brakes are those that can control all of the wheels at once from a single bar; other strollers have individual wheel breaks and these are harder to use. Check out these features as you test the stroller.
8. Look for shelter options. A stroller should have decent shelter options to protect baby from the sun and inclement weather. Some strollers have a wide brim, others even have a plastic waterproof feature that can be rolled down during rain.
9. Check for carrying capacity. A good stroller will have room for shopping, spare clothes, baby food etc.
10. Check it can be carried by you and that it fits. Nothing worse than a stroller that you cannot lift and cannot fit into the back of the car! Always know this in advance.

Tips

• It can be easier testing strollers in larger stores where there is space; however, you are more likely to get good one-on-one advice in smaller stores where they specialize only in infant equipment. Another great way to test strollers is to borrow those of your friends for a test drive.
• Test a stroller on stairs. You will be in the position at some time during ownership of a stroller where you will be confronted by stairs. You might as well know in advance that the stroller is up to the challenge.
• Print off this article to take with you to the store as a checklist.
• Don’t neglect secondhand and consignment stores; they can be ideal sources of well maintained, used strollers and you will save money.
• Rain covers are generally sold separately from the stroller itself. Check that it fits your stroller before purchasing.
• Strollers with larger wheels (e.g., joggers) will need their tyres pumped up from time to time; get a tyre pump so that you don’t put off pumping them up.

Things You’ll Need

• Test space
• Printed checklist of the features outlined here

Related wikiHows

• How to Buy a Jogging Stroller
• How to Buy a Baby Carseat/Stroller Travel System
• How to Ensure Safe Use of a Baby Crib
• How to Childproof a Bedroom
• How to Buy a Baby Carseat/Stroller Travel System

Sources and Citations

1. ↑ Graco, Graco Strollers Recall

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