2 Boys Die In Hot Cars In 2 Days Aug 16, 2008
Another 3-year-old boy died Wednesday after a relative left him strapped in a car seat in a parking lot in Webster. Investigators said each child's death appeared to be accidental. (Click2Houston, TX)
Another child dies after being left in hot vehicle Aug 15, 2008
The boy had gotten out of the car seat trying to get out of the car, said Harris County Sheriff s Office spokesman Lt. John Denholm. We saw the key in the ignition. (KHOU.com, TX)
Driver Hits Mother, Child in Barton Aug 15, 2008
Desirae Edwards was reportedly taking her child out of a car seat in the parking lot of the Barton One Stop at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Both mother and child were hit by a black car. (WCAX.com, VT)
Bizarre accidents in Kenner snarl rush hour traffic, startle motorists Aug 15, 2008
Detective Brian McGregor of the Kenner Police Department said the woman s car hit at least one other car and that when police caught up to the woman near the airport, she apparently got out with a child in a car seat and ran. Witnesses told Eyewitness News that it appeared that the woman tossed the child car seat and the 15-month-old boy inside of it over a fence in an apparent attempt to get away. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Friedens couple anticipates birth of disabled child Aug 14, 2008
They bought a car seat at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, but that s about it. They need a used crib, either as a donation or one they can buy inexpensively. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Conjoined twins born in Phoenix Aug 14, 2008
" The babies were delivered eight weeks early and together weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Frank's grandmother, Joan Bandel, will help with the babies. She was worrying about finding a car seat that would hold them and diapers that would work for their unique configuration. "I'm not too worried," Bandel said. "God would not have given us more than we could handle. " Hours after the babies were born, Lacey was asked to predict what their future might look like. Lacey said he would need a little more... (AZCentral)
Prosecutors seek adult trial for teen dad Aug 14, 2008
Court records show Robles told authorities he shook his child and struck the baby's head on a car seat handle, causing two skull fractures. Relatives say Angel Robles was to be removed from his 14-year-old mother's custody and placed in a foster home upon being released from the hospital. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Texas Toddler Left In Hot Car For Ten Hours Dies Aug 14, 2008
The boy's body was found strapped in a car seat inside a hot car Wednesday afternoon. Webster police say a family member was supposed to drop him off at day care on their way to work. (KWTX.com, TX)
Baby Boggled Aug 14, 2008
But I had out-of-town visitors to entertain and she loves to sleep in her car seat, so we hit the road ... You will want to sit in the back next to your child s car seat in case you need to entertain or soothe ... A car seat that senses when the vehicle stops moving and gently vibrates. (The Palm Beach Post)
Toddler dies after 10 hours in hot car Aug 14, 2008
When she returned to her car in the 400 block of NASA Parkway 10 hours later, she discovered the toddler strapped in his car seat. Police said the grandmother arrived at work at a local locksmith around 7:30 a.m. and, because she didn't take a lunch break, didn't return to her car until 5:45 p.m. It wasn't until she was backing up did she notice the motionless child in her back seat, said police. (KHOU.com, TX)
3-Year-Old Dead After Spending 10 Hours In Car Aug 14, 2008
When the relative returned at about 5:45 p.m., she found the boy strapped in his car seat, Claunch said. The relative thought the tot had been at day care, according to police. (Click2Houston, TX)
Heroin users busted at Main Street CVS (Crime Watch) Aug 13, 2008
According to the police report, when the man got out, there was a half of a white pill and a recently used needle on his car seat. Three needle caps were on the floor under his seat. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Baby equipment rentals cut down on rearing costs Aug 13, 2008
It is common knowledge that baby equipment -- crib, stroller, walker, car seat, high chair or push cycle -- is costly, though most items are only used for a short term ... Cribs, car seats or strollers are sold new at prices up to Rp 3 million each in shopping centers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Prosecutors to seek death penalty in 2 cases Aug 13, 2008
A sightseeing couple found Mullis son, Alijah Mullis, dead near East Beach on Jan. 29, a few feet from his car seat. Three days later, Travis Mullis walked into a Philadelphia police station and surrendered. (KHOU.com, TX)
Mother confined to home after second DUI charge Aug 12, 2008
Cocoa Beach police said the 5-year-old was not strapped into a car seat or wearing a seat belt and was ejected when Rodeghier lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a wall at Sandcastles Condominium in the 900 block of North Atlantic Avenue. Rodeghier also has a 2003 conviction for speeding and driving under the influence on her record, according to Orange County Clerk of Court records. (Florida Today)
Should you buy bottled water? Aug 12, 2008
Carry a 2-litter behind my car seat, can reach around if I MUST drink fluid. ( And have no coffee with me). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Heron's Nest: The Kanterman case Aug 12, 2008
Kanterman's explanation has been simply that "he forgot" the toddler was still strapped into his car seat in the back of the vehicle. Yesterday his attorney and family members again made the case that there was no criminal intent on Kanterman's part and that they did not want the case pursued. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Toddler's grandfather is held for trial in heat-related death Aug 12, 2008
She said her father held Nicholas in his arms while she put the child's car seat into his SUV. "I strapped Nicholas in," Rebecca Kanterman said. "Me and my dad had a brief conversation, then I shut the door and he drove off." Rebecca Kanterman said that the daycare was on the way to her father's place of employment, the Chi Institute on South Sproul Road in Marple. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Bloggers' challenge: If you could, what law would you enact or change? Aug 12, 2008
culata wrote on Aug 8, 2008 12:21 AM:" On second thought, what with the seatbelt laws and now car seat laws that would still have my 9-year-old in a car seat...and let's not forget the law just passed last year that requires a minor to have written parental consent to visit a tanning bed...let's add a few more laws to help us idiots who couldn't live a respectable life without them. Let's say that we create a law stating that minors need to have written parental consent to let their teenagers... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Crash at my pad in 2010 - for $35,000 Aug 12, 2008
"We have rented a condo three kilometres from the main stadium and on a subway line for $4,000. The owner is picking us up from the airport, buying a car seat for my baby granddaughter and giving us all brand new sheets and towels.". For 2010, he's hoping for a three-bedroom place somewhere between Vancouver and Whistler. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A new mother seeks, shares advice Aug 8, 2008
A car seat that senses when the vehicle stops moving and gently vibrates. A pacifier that retracts back into Junior s mouth when it falls out at night. (The Palm Beach Post)
North Iowa heroes join honorees at State Fair Aug 8, 2008
She then reached into the back seat again to remove Seth from his car seat and handed him out the window to Mark Petersen. Petersen began to swim with Seth, but his own coat became saturated with water which weighed him down. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
New car seat law now in effect Aug 7, 2008
Previously, children under age 5 and weighing 40 pounds or less had to be in a car seat or booster seat ... Easton police officer Darren S. Mangott said it can be tough for parents to install a car seat properly ... Many police departments throughout the region will check car seats by appointment to make sure they are installed properly. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Did Mickey take my SUV for a spin? Aug 6, 2008
When they pulled the vehicle around, I noticed that my son's car seat had been unlatched. I was sure someone else had used my SUV. We also discovered that the movie my son had been watching on the way to Disney World had been moved. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Abandoned baby story exaggerated Aug 6, 2008
So, she evidently waited until they were out of sight in the apartment, left the baby in his car seat and split for the party. But the aunt wouldn t have it, police said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Open for the season Aug 6, 2008
My mother used to bring me here in my car seat. Rasmussen said the cannery will be open Tuesdays and Saturdays until demand dictates more hours. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
You Are Now Free To Move Your Kid About the Country Aug 6, 2008
Even the flight attendants of hard-hearted American Airlines have been known to comment, "Honey, you look like you could use some help" as I stagger down the aisle with a car seat and two carry-on suitcases, festooned with laptop and diaper bag, toddler in tow ... $79While the FAA doesn't require car seats onboard, it does strongly encourage their use until age 4 (or until a child weighs 40 pounds) ... So do I. Besides offering additional safety, a car seat provides a natural headrest, so your... (Slate)
baby planner Aug 5, 2008
Not fully satisfied, Beach called companies such as car seat maker Britax to do research and realized she liked doing that. Friends started calling her because she found answers to things they didn t know. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Stupidity Takes Over The Roads This Morning Aug 4, 2008
I pull up beside the car and there s a young lady behind the wheel and a small baby in a car seat in the back. Enough said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Man Arrested After Driving 100 MPH With Infant In Car Aug 3, 2008
Umbarila pulled the vehicle over at Exit 53 and found a 7-month-old boy in a car seat in the backseat of the vehicle. The childs mother was also a passenger. (WNBC.com, NY)
Man assaulted in parking lot Aug 2, 2008
A police report states that someone broke through a bedroom window of the Wandsworth Drive home of a 21-year-old woman and stole three televisions valued at $400, a car seat valued at $135 and other furnishings valued at $61. The breakin was discovered July 25. (The Daily Reflector)
Heading back to school Aug 1, 2008
The St. Francois County Ambulance District gave out additional school supplies and let parents know they were available for car seat checks. USA Drug gave away boxes of Kleenex. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Education, Cost Can Limit Car Seat Use, Advocate Says Aug 1, 2008
-- Some parents have a cultural or financial barrier to buckling their children in car seat, the National Safety Council said on Thursday ... McKenzi's grandmother said the boy was buckled into a car seat, but he unhooked it himself, opened the car door and fell out as his mom was leaving the apartment complex ... Farrell said some organizations can help families get a car seat, but handing them out for free is usually unrealistic. (7 KETV Omaha)
Caring for the health of the town Aug 1, 2008
Representatives from South Shore Hospital will be on hand to give car seat checks and bike helmet fittings, as well as talk about senior fall prevention. A Children s Melanoma Prevention representative will talk to kids and parents about the dangers of the sun and how to be safe in the sun. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Baby Snoozes Through Carjacking Aug 1, 2008
The baby's mother, Courteney Henry, said she was pumping gas at the station when the man jumped into her car and took off while the boy was asleep in his car seat. "I just kept asking him can I have my baby back. He wouldn't give him," Henry said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Photo by Suzi Carter/Daily Journal Deborah Johnson, left, a nurse at Richmond Memorial Hospital, shows Rockingham first-time parent Allison Smith, right, how to properly swaddle an infant. Johnson said a properly swaddled child should “look like a little football.” Jul 31, 2008
The interactive stations covered information on birth certificates, car seat safety and baby care ... Police Sgt. Josh Glenn and patrolman Michael Veach from the Hamlet Police Department presented information on car seat safety for infants ... We ve found that 85 percent of car seats are installed wrong, Glenn said. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
4-Year-Old In Serious Condition After Falling From Moving Truck Jul 31, 2008
If you'd like a child seat or a car seat safety check, log onto safekidsnebraska. org or you can call (402) 339-4334 for Sarpy County Safe Kids or (402) 955-6815 for Safe Kids Omaha. (7 KETV Omaha)
Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever Jul 31, 2008
(ARA) - You buckle your child into her government-approved car seat in your sturdy, reliable vehicle with the high government crash test rating and side curtain airbags. You drive to school, alert and attentive, obeying all the laws of the road while carrying your precious cargo. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Parents raise concerns over special-needs buses Jul 31, 2008
Previously parents were able to install and remove their own car seats each day, but the buses now use semi-permanent car seats to save time and effort. The buses have car seats for the kids in preschool but he is larger than that ... He has to be in a car seat for spinal protection. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Woman charged in son's death is arrested Jul 30, 2008
Ethan was neither wearing a seat belt nor strapped into a car seat or booster seat, as required by law, police said. In September 2003, Rodeghier was convicted on charges of speeding and driving under the influence, according to Orange County Clerk of Court records. (Florida Today)
Car seat mishap kills girl Jul 30, 2008
Authorities believe an improperly installed car seat contributed to the death of a 2-year-old Hollywood girl in a single-car crash on Interstate 95 in Titusville ... In the first crash, the 2-year-old remained buckled into her car seat when her family's 2000 Ford Escort went into the median at 2:51 p.m. and overturned near the Garden Street exit ... Magaret's car seat also stayed secured to the car. (Florida Today)
Attorney: Toddler Who Died Was Not Properly Restrained Jul 30, 2008
According to the law, all three should have been strapped into a car seat. Kline is still reviewing the case, but no charges have been filed. (7 KETV Omaha)
Health & Science briefs Jul 29, 2008
Free well child screenings will be offered including height and weight measurements, hearing and vision screenings, blood pressure monitoring, body mass index measurements, flexibility testing, and car seat checks. Those planning to participate in the Capitol Classic fun run are asked to register by today at or by calling 444-2130. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Escaped 'Spam King' murders family Jul 28, 2008
He then turned and shot the teen in the neck, and Bailey, who was strapped to a car seat. Mr Deal said authorities were unable to determine where Davidson got the gun. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
"Spam King" Found Dead With Wife, Daughter Jul 27, 2008
A 7- or 8-month-old boy was found in a car seat uninjured. Campbell said a teenage girl who was shot in the neck ran to a neighbor's house for help and has been hospitalized. (CBS News)
Colorado "Spam King" Dead in Apparent Murder/Suicide Jul 26, 2008
Officers who discovered the bodies found an unharmed seven-month-old boy still sitting in his car seat. Davidson also shot his 16-year-old daughter in the neck at the murder scene before she fled the SUV and ran to a neighbor's house. (Scientific American)
`Spam King' lured family with promises of gifts Jul 26, 2008
He then turned and shot the teen in the neck, and Bailey, who couldn't move because she was strapped to a car seat. Capt. Louie Perea, an Arapahoe County sheriff's spokesman, did not return a phone call seeking comment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Escaped 'spam king' allegedly kills self, family Jul 26, 2008
A baby was found in a car seat uninjured, and a teenage girl who was shot in the neck ran to a neighbor's house for help and has been hospitalized. The relationship of the baby and teen to Davidson is unclear, according to the AP.. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Towing troubles intensify at condos Jul 26, 2008
The driver had already hooked the white Nissan Sentra to his truck when the owner ran out of an apartment carrying a child in a car seat, Chandler said. The man, who had been visiting someone at the complex, opened the driver's door and snapped the child in to the back seat, he said. (News & Observer)
Back-to-school health fair set (21) Jul 25, 2008
Free well child screenings will be offered including height and weight measurements, hearing and vision screenings, blood pressure monitoring, body mass index measurements, flexibility testing, and car seat checks. There will also be appearances by Vince Crash Dummies, Buckles the Kangaroo, Smokey the Bear and the inflatable cigarette. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Cops: Fugitive spammer kills kin, self Jul 25, 2008
A teenage girl was shot in the neck and a baby was found unhurt in a car seat inside the vehicle where the three bodies were found, Arapahoe County Undersheriff said. The relationships among the girl, baby and the escaped convict was not immediately clear. (Chicago Tribune)
Workers rescue baby in hot car Jul 24, 2008
An employee at the nail salon in the shopping center walked to the car, which had its windows rolled up and engine turned off, and saw the baby in a car seat inside, Bonnett said. The woman tried the car's door and, finding it unlocked, took the baby and the car seat from the car to a shady area nearby, he said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
What's Happening Jul 24, 2008
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MAKE OR BREAK: Leinart trying to finally live up to potential Jul 23, 2008
He is in Leinart's arms after his workout, with him when he goes to Lakers games, in a car seat as Leinart drives out of the Standard Hotel prior to the ESPYs. "It's a trip because when you become a father or a parent, it puts things in perspective in your life," says Leinart. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Around the Region Jul 23, 2008
Info: A free car seat safety check will be offered by the Modesto Police Department along with information by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department bomb squad, dive team, K-9 unit, patrol and traffic units; fire engines and ambulance. Parks and Recreation lifeguards will talk about water safety, and free personal protection information will be available. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The Shot (Not) Heard Round the World Jul 23, 2008
This was dramatized by the fact that Mrs. Unterman s baby, sitting in a car seat, was miraculously unscathed. Also, the deceased bore a famous name: her husband s grandfather was (1886-1976), who was the rabbi of Liverpool, England, for two decades, and served as Chief Rabbi of Israel from 1964-1973. (Human Events Online)
Speeding Cars Take Mother's Life Jul 23, 2008
Sheriffs said the boy, who is between 6 months and 1 year old, was still strapped into to his car seat. The 3-year-old girl was ejected a few feet away from the SUV.. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Kokua Line: Dog can ride unleashed Jul 22, 2008
He also was told that if the animal is not tethered by a leash, it would have to be in a doggie car seat ... Otherwise, there is no state or county law requiring that animals riding within an enclosed vehicle be leashed or in a "doggie car seat.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Toddler Found Dead In Minivan, Police Say Jul 22, 2008
Apparently, the child was left inside the van and in a car seat for about two hours after the mother returned home, according to sheriff's deputies. The child's mother was taken into custody Monday night, KNBC reported. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Police Log, July 14 to July 20 Jul 22, 2008
The woman said that he pushed her while she was putting her 3-year-old child into a car seat. Police charged the man with domestic assault and battery. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Planning the City Jul 20, 2008
Just a few months ago, I remember seeing one woman driving her children to pre-school pickup and there was a kindergarten-aged child in the back, sans car seat. Judging by the reaction of the other moms (okay, me) you would have thought the child was playing with a loaded gun. (Boston Globe)
Police offer car seat inspection program Jul 19, 2008
Starting this week the department is offering a car seat inspection program, said Community Service Officer Cori Montez, who recently underwent a training program that taught her to inspect car seats for legal compliance and safety. The basic rule of thumb is that kids under 12 months old or who weigh less than 20 pounds should be in the back seat facing backwards in a car seat ... Four out of five car seats are installed wrong one way or another, she said. (St. Helena Star)
Protest, yes; scare young children, no Jul 18, 2008
She was the one in her pink car seat on the way to school one Friday morning ... Use the common sense God gave you and consider young children, in their car seats, eating their Happy Meals, who will also see your signs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Clinic focuses on safety seats Jul 18, 2008
Information on Oregon Laws, free local car seat check up events, child seat training, and volunteer opportunities, can be found on the Alliance for Community Traffic Safety Oregon web site at. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Night out against crime is planned Jul 18, 2008
Watertown Daily Times Online - News. Thursday, July 17, 2008 12:21 PM CDT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
