Summer Sun Safety
With the summer sun beating down, it’s important to remember that children are more susceptible to heat injuries because they absorb more heat than adults and cannot dissipate that heat through sweat as quickly. To help prevent heat-related injuries, make sure your children drink plenty of water and fluids and take breaks in the shade often. Drinks with electrolytes such as Gatorade® brand or other sports drinks can be beneficial in addition to water. Make sure your children are always protected with a sunscreen containing an SPF of 45 or higher and encourage them to wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat. Taking just a few moments to apply (and reapply!) sunscreen and fill (and refill!) a water bottle could help keep your children healthy and happy so they can continue having fun in the summer sun!
Finally, the wait is over! We’re proud to announce the much-anticipated U.S. debut of Europe’s premier car seat line – Maxi-Cosi®. Known in Europe for its premium quality and superior style, Maxi-Cosi® car seats are the perfect complement to any modern parent’s lifestyle. Parents love the Independent Recline™ System on the Maxi-Cosi® Priori™ which lets you recline the seat while it’s installed, and all three car seats are made with energy absorbing EPP foam. Check out the entire product line below and pick out the Maxi-Cosi® car seat that’s right for your little one.
The lightweight design of the Maxi-Cosi® Mico™ Infant Car Seat makes traveling easy. It quickly transitions from use in the car – with its convenient stay-in-car adjustable base – to use with the recently released Quinny® Buzz™ and Zapp™ strollers. The Mico™ Infant Car Seat features a five-point harness with up-front harness height adjustment, energy absorbing EPP foam, and an integrated canopy. Infants will be comfy cozy in the plush Cozi-Dozi™ insert. The Mico™ Infant Car Seat is designed for rear-facing children 5 - 22 lbs. and 19 - 29” in height (newborns to approximately one year old).
The Maxi-Cosi® Priori™ Convertible Car Seat features the Independent Recline™ System, that easily adjusts the seat to four positions while your child is in the seat. Harness holders keep straps out of the way, vehicle seat belt locks ease installation, and a removable, plush seat pad keeps your little one comfortable on long rides. The Priori™ Convertible Car Seat is appropriate for children rear-facing 5 - 35 lbs. and 19 - 36’’ in height (newborns to approximately one year old), and forward-facing 22 - 40 lbs. and 34 - 43” in height (children over one year old to four years old).
The 2-in-1 design of the Maxi-Cosi® Rodi® Booster Car Seat allows the seat to easily convert to a backless booster. Its adjustable backrest offers six different height positions for maximum comfort, while its padded headrest has cushioned sides and energy absorbing EPP foam. The Rodi® Booster Car Seat is designed for growing children 30 - 100 lbs. and 34 - 57” in height (approximately four to eight years old), and may be converted to a backless booster when your child is 40 lbs. or more.
Since we’re so proud of our new European Maxi-Cosi® car seats we thought it would be a great time to review car seat safety tips. Here at Safety 1st your child comes first and the welfare of your children is our top priority, so take a quick moment to review the following important tips. 
This month we chatted with Safety 1st Design Director, Andrew Marsden, about what it’s like raising his three children: Haley, a 5-year old girl, Cade, a 2-year old boy, and his newest addition, Alana who was just born in May. Andrew and his wife Laura have their hands full with Haley who is already taking charge of her younger brother by soothing him when he’s crying and changing his diaper. If they didn’t have gates in the kitchen doorway, Andrew is convinced Haley would be whipping up a batch of pancakes for everyone! She’s also learning how to surf and loves going boating and fishing with her father. For Haley’s birthday this year she asked to catch a big tuna, which makes Dad very proud! Meanwhile Cade is our next certified car seat technician in training. He loves to practice installing (and uninstalling) his car seat. He enjoys building sand castles, fishing, boogie boarding, and is fascinated by anything that has a motor. Newborn Alana is not quite two months old yet and is already a handful as you might expect. She finally started sleeping for a few hours at a time which gives Mom a much needed break. Andrew is happy to note that she’s the calmest and quietest of the three so far (yeah, give her some time Andrew). We wish both Andrew and Laura good luck with their adorable trio and hope they catch lots of fish this summer!