Disclosure: If you have any questions about your child and their car seat please consult with a Licensed Car Seat Technician, you can find one here: http://cert.safekids.org/ I was given a Road Coat from OneKid free of charge so that I could try it out and share my experience with you. All opinions are my own, your experience may differ. This…
So you’re in the market for a new car seat; lucky you! A friend recently shared this little gem (before you ask, no it’s not available in the US) and my response was, “What a time to be alive.” I truly feel that way, you know. The field of child passenger safety is ever-changing and I feel so lucky to…
Truth Be Told: Ten Common Breastfeeding Myths Debunked! As a Breastfeeding Counselor I am sometimes baffled by the misinformation about breastfeeding. When I lead support groups and work with moms I hear about the advice and suggestions given to them. Some of it is completely laughable, other times the advice seems helpful, but the reality is it’s not. There are…
Can you hear that? …Cash registers ringing with the sales of new lunch boxes, folders, and endless boxes of pencils? …Parents desperately trying (and mostly failing) to get their children back into a bedtime routine? …Children begging for just one more trip to the beach in a frantic attempt at fitting in more summer activities? Ah, yes. The sounds of…
Summer is fading as fast as your tan and that means one thing: The kiddos are heading back to school! With food allergies on the rise, many schools have peanut and tree nut-free classrooms and buildings. And as a food allergy parent, I know how hard it is to come up with tasty (and healthy!) snacks your kids actually WANT…
In a recent article, Dana Lange (our CPST) shared and the benefits of Rear Facing as long as you can and these nine seats that accommodate children up to 50 pounds. Here are the seats, all available on Amazon.com (affiliate links). Many of the seats are available through Prime so you will get your seat in two days. Dana…
As a Child Passenger Safety Technician I am a huge advocate for keeping kids rear-facing as long as possible. Not only is it safer (500% safer!) and often more comfortable for kids, it also prevents the dreaded tantrum-induced seatback kickboxing sessions to which toddlers are so prone. I’ve been doing seat checks for almost 2 years and the number 1…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach As a mom of two boys ages 9 & 6, summer time is easily one of the hardest times of the year for me to fit in fitness and manage my healthy eating. Between the ability to sleep-in each morning, the planned activities during the day with friends, the need to…
Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach BBQ season is upon us once again! Yay! I love this time of year; I enjoy getting together with friends and family to relax and soak up the beautiful sun and fresh air. My only pitfall, is that typically summer is the most difficult season for me to maintain my weight. …
Hello, Metro Detroit Mommy readers! My name is Dana Lange, I’m a CPST and mom of two. I’ve been passionate about car seat safety since shortly after my first child was born in 2008 and officially became certified as a tech in 2014 when my youngest was 2. Since then I’ve become trained in special needs seats. I offer private…
