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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Savings blogger for Iamthatlady.com, Lauren Greutman, points out ways to save money if you're having a baby.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Transportation Department is launching a free app for iPhones and iPods that gives real-time vehicle safety information.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently gave its top safety rating to more car seats than ever before.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling about 60,000 car seats because children can bite off a piece of the harness pad and choke on it.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The test video of car crashes may be hard to watch, but harder still is what can happen to a child that is improperly restrained or in an improper booster seat.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  We all know about expiration dates on food, but many parents don't realize there are expiration dates on their children's car safety seats. It's important to be aware of this because it could help save your child's life.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Police say they arrested Patricia A. Sutton, 33, for endangering the welfare of a child.

Friday, September 09, 2011  State Police are urging drivers to make sure their children are buckled up safely.

Monday, July 18, 2011  It may surprise you, but kids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad. That's according to study results that even made the researchers do a double-take.

Monday, June 06, 2011  If you got a ticket recently for not wearing your seatbelt, you aren't alone.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  New guidelines for parents say children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1. And some kids should ride in booster seats until age 12.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  Britax is recalling about 23,000 infant car seats due to faulty harness clips.

Saturday, December 19, 2009  The Consumer Product Safety Commission along with car seat manufacturer Dorel is recalling about 447, 000 of its baby car seat carriers.

Friday, December 18, 2009  The recall involves Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Disney branded infant car seat carriers

Wednesday, November 26, 2008  The New York State Attorney General's office says they have reached an agreement with Target over canceled internet orders for car seats.