Click here for the website from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that will explain the different types of car seats, how to determine which is right for you, information about registering your car seat (extremely important in case of a recall!) and how to check for recalls.
A great website, Safe Convertible Car Seats, compiled a list of free resources for low-income families, laws in all 50 states, information on the different car seats available in the market, and useful reviews.
And, from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, click here.
Car Seats for the Littles has tons of information, including recommendations and comparisons of car seats.
Click here to search the government's database for recalled cribs. Go to the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) Recall section and search either by "crib" or "car seat" (product) or by who manufactured your product (company)
A much used component of The Baby Blanket is the Crib and Car Seat program. Due to legalities and safety issues, used cribs, mattresses and car seats cannot be sold or even given away. This makes procurement of these necessities extremely difficult for many Moms and Dads. In this program, parents can earn their choice between a new full sized crib with mattress or a portable crib (pack 'n play). Also available to earn is a new convertible car seat or booster car seat. Simply call or email us for more information.
The following are representative of the kinds of cribs, pack 'n plays, and carseats that can be earned.
Safety first: Bumper pads should never be used in infants’ cribs, according to guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). See full article.