Not everybody was born with artistic talent, but if you are willing to learn, you can easily become the author of some masterpieces. This is particularly true when talking about face painting techniques, as these can be easily learnt. Such techniques can make the difference between a professional face painting artist and an amateur, so make sure that you learn from the best. Continue reading
A quality forward facing baby car seat will keep your child safe, and this is your number one priority when you are choosing a new seat for your growing child.
Every year thousands of children are killed or injured in car accidents
You can help keep your child safe in the car by understanding what makes a good seat, and when your child should be using a particular type of seat.
In general you can follow this guide:
Should be using infant seats and rear facing convertible car seats until 1 year of age, or until at least a weight of 20 pounds is reached.
All infants should always ride rear-facing until they are at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds.
(source: American Academy of Pediatrics)
You can start thinking about moving your child into a convertible or forward-facing seat once they weight 20 pounds and are at least 1 year old.
Keep in mind that this is just a general guide, and you should carefully consider your own situation before moving your toddler out of a rear facing baby seat and into a car seat that is forward facing. Each manufacturer will also have specific minimum and maximum height and weight requirements.
So which car seat is best for your child?
We aim to provide you with the most accurate and up to date information about front facing baby & child car seats.
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Check out the top 5 best forward facing car seats
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Become familiar with forward facing car seat requirements
The Britax Regent youth car seat is the number 1 selling Britax seat on Amazon. It is a forward facing only seat (not convertible) and is rated as being for children 1 year & 22-80 pounds. The height range is 31 inches to 53 inches.
A five-point harness system is comprised of straps or webbing that extend over your child’s hips, shoulders/collar bones, and between their legs.
It results in contact being made with the strongest parts of the body (shoulders and hips) and diverts energy from a crash away from your child.
Another feature is Side Impact Protection. This contains the head, neck and body in case of a collision to the side of the car.
The seat is available in 2 colors:
Currently the Britax Regent is discontinued, however the Britax Frontier 85 Combination is the one that most people interested in the Regent are now purchasing. Check it out here.
With a 4.5/5 star ranking at Amazon.com from 170+ reviewers, you know you are not going to be disappointed with this chair. Rarely does a product elicit such a positive consumer response – so this is a good thing and should increase your confidence in purchasing this particular car seat.
I’ve randomly selected some customer comments to quote here:
"Worth every penny! Does NOT require huge SUV… I’m very happy with this purchase and would recommend this seat to anyone who asked!"
"The chair arrived and looked great, quality was unquestionable. I waited to install it on a day that I had more time available, due to many consumers suggesting that installation was difficult. Boy was that untrue for me! I was so prepared for the worst and had downloaded my owners manual for the anchor points in my Ford Explorer prior to installation. My son loves his big boy chair and looks so much more comfortable now, even when he sleeps his head rest naturally. No regrets, a definite must have for parents looking for a quality seat that provides comfort and safety for years to come!"
In the interest of being unbiased, I also want to list what negative comments have been said about the Regent.
Using Amazon.com as an example (because it is clearly the most popular place for customers to voice their opinions), the rating break down for the Britax Regent car seat is as follows (as of October 2009):
As you can see, a 5 star rating dominates.
But what about those 1, 2 and 3 star ratings – what negatives compelled people to vote in such a way? This is what I discovered:
One woman stated that the seat was too tight for her child, and Britax responded to her by saying that they can not predict the girth of a child. I see this is a rather rare event, as 99% of kids are going to fit just fine. Apparently this was worthy of a 1 star rating!
As a side note, Britax does state that the Regent is “designed for larger child passengers” as it holds up to 80 pounds safely and comfortably.
Another 1 star rating was in review of a 3rd party supplier called Hip Monkey and had nothing to do with the Britax seat itself – this unfortunately bears poorly on the product so its disappointing when people rate a product by are really only upset with the supplier.
Finally, a 2 star rating was given by a lady who noted that the seat did not fit well into her micro car. Whilst the majority of cars will be fine, extra small cars probably aren’t best for children to travel in anyway. So again, this doesn’t justify a negative opinion of the Britax Regent.
If you choose to buy online, Amazon (link goes to Frontier model as the Regent is now out of stock) is the cheapest price you are going to find. They also offer one day shipping in the USA.
See the Britax Frontier 85 Combination close up
(the Regent may now be discontinued, but we will update this link if it comes back on the market)
The walls of a house are one of the first places that people notice mold. Removing as much as possible will make your home a safer and healthier place to be.
Bleach used to be the weapon of choice for people with mold problems, but as our desire for more eco-friendly adn healthy alternatives has grown, so too has the range of natural and organic products that can be used in place of bleach. Besides being unhealthy, bleach can also stain your carpets and other household items.
To prevent mold from regrowing on your walls, consider:
- Using exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathroom
- Leaving curtains and windows open when you’re home, for maximum light and air circulation
- Make sure furniture and beds aren’t touching the wall – leave an inch or so in between
- Paint the walls and ceilings with a mold and mildew proof paint like Zinsser Perma-White
