Car Seats – 3 Across In The Backseat [Part 2]

Welcome back to what I hope will be a useful guide for anyone looking to find cars which will let you put “3 across” in the backseat! This is Part 2 which covers ‘L-Z’ – click for Part 1 which covers ‘A-K’.   By ‘3 across’ we, of course, mean car seats. If you are likeRead more

Car Seats – 3 Across In The Backseat

3 across the back seat

Welcome to what I hope will be a useful guide for anyone looking to find cars which will let you put “3 across” in the backseat. By that, we, of course, mean car seats. If you are like me and have 3 children or maybe you have more children – getting them all in the carRead more

ISOfix vs. ISOfit? The mind boggles…

It’s one of those questions that we all ponder on from time to time, isn’t it? Why is it that a child can only use a regular car seat with a harness up to “18kg” (most commonly on ISOfix car seats) but she’s perfectly OK to go into a high back booster that also hasRead more

You get 20% OFF ALL High Back Boosters!

Halfords is participating in the #saferseat campaign! You get 20% OFF ALL HIGH BACK BOOSTERS when you turn in your Booster cushion! #binthebooster now! And make your child safer with a HBB which adds side impact protection for body and head as well as offering support while they are sleeping! NB! Please be aware that boosters areRead more

7 Tips for Driving Safely Through School Zones

      As a mother and a driver, I’m always mindful to pay extra attention when travelling through school zones. Whether there are elementary, middle or high schools around, knowing the importance of following the rules of the road in these zones is crucial. Far too often, I’ve witnessed other drivers speeding and simplyRead more

My ovaries can’t handle it…

  Yesterday was an emotional day for me! My youngest little boy, the baby of the family, the little rugrat who came like a rocket when he was born (1h 45min from start to finish! ) – has now turned 4 years old… I’m a mess!! he he I’ve been spending time reminiscing old photos, videoRead more

Diono Radian 5 – A Toddler’s Point of View

R5 car seat review

  Presenting to you our car seat review of the new car seat from Diono – the Radian 5. Or R5 as I like to just shorten it to. In this review, I will be going through both rear and forward facing – though the seat is currently being used in the rear facing mode.Read more

An Important Learning Tool: Puzzle Games

  When we look at puzzles we don’t give much thought as to why they are a very important learning tool for kids. At least I never really did. It wasn’t until I had a chance to review a new puzzle app for kids that I took some time to read about it. I haveRead more

[Our ERF Journey] – Louise’s Story…

My ERF Story - Louise

I didn’t always know about ERF and how much safer it was! When my eldest was born in April 2008 (1 month early the little monkey!) I knew little more than other first time parents. I had done a bit of research, chosen the Britax First Class SI and got the retailer to check theRead more

When your car seat manual does’nt agree with the expert…

This post is part of my #tipoftheday Series! That car seat manual… In 99.7% of cases – I will always ask you to follow the car seat manual. Why? Because its instructions are put together by the team that crash tested your car seat and also those who designed the car seat. But then it’s thatRead more

There Is A New Car Seat Law On The Way?

A couple of weeks ago I opened my email and was pleasantly surprised to find a small article published on the Nursery Today website regarding the new car seat law confusion. What made me all giddy though was reading that there is going to be an open seminar discussing all this! And we will ofRead more

A Car Seat Harness Problem Solution with help from LulaClips! [Winner announced!]

Did you ever have issues with your car seat harness either twisting or being in the way all the time when you tried to put baby in the car seat? If you are one of those people you should definitely check out this product from LulaKids! =)     We were lucky enough to productRead more

Summer Car Care Hacks [Guest Post]

Summer car care hacks using household product You love summer and you love your car, but you are worried about what one might do to the other? Summer does not only bring a number of cleaning problems to a car, but it also makes it hard to get them cleaned. No one likes spending timeRead more

[Our ERF Journey] – Rachel’s Story…

My ERF Journey - Rachel's Story

Why is that toddler all squished? I’ve always been the type to do research so, long before I had my kids, I had a good idea on all the best products to buy what type of nappies were best, what wipes are best etc etc. But then, I was looking at car seats and expectedRead more

[ Our ERF Journey ] – Bev’s Story…

My ERF Journey - Bev's Story

  I was clueless about ERF and it’s benefits. When my other children were small there was no such thing as ERF, we’re going back 17, 24 and 27 years! Even my first granddaughter turned FW-facing (forward facing) at around 9 months. The car seat bought by me to go in my car. In 2015Read more