Common Car Seat Misuses

National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 19-25) is upon us. Over the past year, I have participated in many car seat inspections and it has become very clear to me that many car seats have not been inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 73% to over 90% of child restraints are misused. In my experience, over 95% of the car seats that I have assisted with were misused in some way (installation, location of seat, child restrained properly, safety of the seat itself, etc). To date, I have seen 2…that’s right…2 car seats that passed inspection. Let’s take a look at some common mistakes to help you avoid making the same.

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Anthropology of the Due Date

Ever wonder how your due date is calculated? Using some simple math, doctors and midwives are able to calculate your EDC (estimated date of confinement), but how accurate is the date? Some experts argue that the current practice of calculating the EDC is outdated and in need for revision. Dr. Shawn A. Tassone, author of “Hands Off My Belly! The Pregnant Woman’s Guide to Surviving Myths, Mothers, and Moods” (a Mom’s Choice Gold Recipient and Arizona Book Publisher’s Glyph Award Winner), gives us some insight to calculating your due date.

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Breastfeeding 101: Increasing Your Milk Supply

  Having trouble with low milk supply? Check out these dietary tips from our friends at New Mommy Oasis (NMO). Both Holly and Lisa, founders of NMO, experienced a drop in their milk supply and utilizing these tips helped Lisa TRIPLE her milk supply!

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