Woman allegedly leaves infant in car, goes shopping Nov 8, 2009
A woman walking to her car had heard crying and noticed the baby strapped into its car seat unattended. The woman notified store employees who called 911. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Wayne Rooney leaves hospital with baby Nov 5, 2009
Wayne Rooney carried the baby, who was born on Monday, in a car seat. The couple are said to be "thrilled with the wonderful addition to their family life". (BBC News)
Lexington police to host car-seat safety check Nov 5, 2009
The Lexington Police Department will host a car seat checkpoint Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Police Station, 1575 Mass. Ave.. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Families line up for flu vaccines Nov 4, 2009
"I just feel like it's the right thing to do," said Anna Remos, who had 2-year-old Lee in hand and 71/2-month-old Keira Marie in a car seat at her feet as she stood in line. Michelle Jones was among the earliest in line at 7:20 a.m., more than an hour before the clinic was scheduled to begin. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Full Story Nov 3, 2009
The incident happened around 2 p.m. when Echane pulled up to his home on 250th Terrace and Southwest 127th Court and was in the middle of taking his child out of his car seat. "The subject discharged his firearm twice, not striking anyone within the vehicle," said Miami-Dade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Ways to blow it in the discipline arena Nov 3, 2009
Recently I was stuck in traffic with my 2-year-old daughter, Ella, when she started getting fidgety and tried to wiggle out of her car seat. Frustrated by both the slow trip home and the endless rounds of "Row, row, row your boat," I told her that if she didn't put her buckle back on correctly, she wouldn't get to have a bedtime story that night -- a technique that works great when my daughter's procrastinating about getting into her pajamas or brushing her teeth before bed. (CNN)
Park Hills man, children hurt after vehicle overturns Nov 3, 2009
No one should ever drive a car with a child unless they are in a car seat or seat belt. I am sure this is not the last accident I will hear, I hope eventually they do something to help. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Baby boy lives but man and woman die in head-on smash Nov 1, 2009
Their son Henry was saved by his car seat, police said. In a separate accident, a woman was trapped in her Holden Astra for more than 20 minutes after it crashed into a parked red Mazda sedan in the Sydney suburb of Ashfield, then flipped about 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cambridge Police offer free car seat safety checks Oct 30, 2009
Nationally certified car seat technicians will be onsite to help install and inspect car seats. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
HINGHAM POLICE FIRE LOG: Oct. 12-18, 2009 Oct 30, 2009
Caller reports small child in moving motor vehicle with no car seat. Operator spoken to. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Portland family wins Drive Less, Save More challenge Oct 28, 2009
06:33 PM PDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. By FRANK MUNGEAM, Kgw. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Great gifts for the holiday season Oct 28, 2009
Throw it over a sofa or drape it over a car seat. Create an instant splash of style with an impenetrable layer of Crypton Super Fabric. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Motorcycle laws Oct 27, 2009
I have some concerns about the lack of regulations for operating motorcycles (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bruises are just a part of life Oct 26, 2009
You can check that the car seat is correctly installed and install safety latches on the medicine cabinet, but at a certain point you simply have to recognize that life has risks, and not everything is within our control. Which gets us to Balloon Boy as metaphor. (Albany Times Union)
OCSD 4 adding more cameras at primary school Oct 26, 2009
They said the man's vehicle had a car seat in it. But the students' description of the man vary. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
How to test for bad shocks Oct 24, 2009
During the last 20 percent of the trip on the interstate, the 4Runner started bouncing so much that my daughter thought she was on the horsey ride at the grocery store, while riding in her car seat in the back. After I jumped up and down on the hitch to the 4Runner, it continued to bounce a couple of times before stopping. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Elko sheriff probes death of infant left in car Oct 24, 2009
When he returned to the car between 15 and 45 minutes later, the rear-facing infant seat apparently slid forward off the car seat ... The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a recent study that from 2003-07 more than 43,000 infants in the United States required emergency room care after falling in car seats placed on elevated surfaces, such as tables or counter tops; or car seats that tipped on soft surfaces, such as couches, beds and chairs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Child in limbo after mom's death Oct 24, 2009
She had just gotten him from her estranged husband, his father, and hadn't buckled her child into his car seat yet. Family Photo A family snapshot from 2008 shows Heather Allen Strube, left, with son Carson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Stork' spaces aren't necessary Oct 23, 2009
If you're going to complain about the heavy car seat, don't ... Carts are available for you to use with or without the car seat. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Booster Seat Test Oct 21, 2009
(WUSA) -- "You're getting to be a big boy, and now it's dime for you to get a new car seat," says Deborah Barth. Four year old Joey Barth is about to outgrow his car seat ... "Raising the kids, easy, trying to find the right car seat, not so much," she says. (W-USA News, DC)
Baby steps .... Baby steps .... Oct 20, 2009
A short time later, after he;d left for work, we struggled out the door, she bundled up in her hat, mittens, and a coat, and I cajoled her into the car seat by humming and singing ;You are my Sunshine. I tossed my keys and purse into the front seat, accidentally hitting the automatic lock on the key chain. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
3 Severely Injured In Head-On Crash Oct 20, 2009
Baby In Car Seat Was Not Hurt ... A 9-month-old boy riding with the Kinneys, identified as Riley Kinney, was in a car seat and sustained no apparent injuries, the CHP reported. (KERO 23, CA)
Great Pumpkin Give-A-Wey is a smash in Weymouth Oct 20, 2009
We are here to promote car seat safety because of the new laws, said Marsha Smith, a South Shore Hospital employee. Parents have been taking their children out of the booster seats too early in some instances, but they can t stop using the booster seat until the child is four feet, nine inches tall. (Weymouth News, MA)
Swampscott Police Log: Oct. 13-16, 2009 Oct 17, 2009
4:36 p.m., An officer got a vehicle parked in a fire lane, with a child in a car seat and the motor running, in a Paradise Road parking lot out of the lane. 5:51 p.m., A driver got a written warning on Norfolk Avenue. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Kiwanis Club Elects Board; Dr. Lake Is Member Of The Year Oct 15, 2009
The club held a free children s car seat inspection coordinated by a Polk County Sheriff s deputy, and Dr. Richard Lake. Technicians from the Polk County Sheriff s Office Child Passenger Safety Program instructed families on proper car seat installation procedures and safety methods. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Nothing beats a good puddle! Oct 14, 2009
Ordinarily, he hops into the car seat and gets in order quite quickly, but if it is raining and I am standing out in the rain or leaning halfway in the car bucking the harness, there is always some sort of a delay. The young mother at the donut shop was facing the same soggy dilemma that morning, except she had two critters to transport. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
3 Killed in Fiery 11-Vehicle Crash in S. California Oct 14, 2009
Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment to free a small child who was trapped in a car seat in one of the vehicles. The child was taken to a hospital in unknown condition. (Fox News)
Letters to the editor (10/12/09) Oct 12, 2009
Leave it on a car seat for thieves at Kincaid Park. However, I would recommend you leave the car door unlocked, so you don't have to deal with the broken glass. (Anchorage Daily News)
A mom’s struggle Oct 12, 2009
Her infant daughter was in a car seat. She looked down to jot something on a notepad, and she wrecked. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
New car seat for children seeks to lessen side impact Oct 12, 2009
Child car seat is designed to lessen side impacts ... There is no doubt car seats save lives, but they have not evolved much in recent years ... Curtain air bags help shield adults and older children from side-impact crashes - a major cause of injury - but car seats have not offered that added protection for infants and younger children. (Boston Globe)
All aboard: Riding the rails to Eugene Oct 11, 2009
I brought (Robert s) car seat so I can buckle him in, she says. I return to a seat next to Jones to sip more wine. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Running and Breeding Alpacas for Fl... Oct 11, 2009
Alpaca fleece is used in clothing and inside of quilts, and courser fleece is used in carpets and car seat covers. Breeding alpacas is a thriving industry in many countries including Australia, Canada, England, France, Israel, New Zealand, Poland and the United States. (Suite101.com)
Diseases Known to Affect Alpacas - ... Oct 11, 2009
Course fleece is used for car seat covers and carpets. Alpacas are able to survive on low quality vegetation and water if necessary, however, from a breeding or owners point of view, the better quality of food available, the better the health of the animal. (Suite101.com)
Child safety seat education needs an extra boost Oct 10, 2009
Researchers from The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee conducted a community-based study in which a certified car seat technician educated caregivers of more than 100 low-income, minority and urban children about how to choose and install the appropriate CPRS based on their child's age, height and weight. In addition to this training, each caregiver was given a CPRS for their child at no cost. (EurekAlert!)
People, please secure your pets! Oct 9, 2009
sven31 wrote on Oct 8, 2009 5:11 PM:" Did you get the part about Fido and Tiger?I've hit a dog on 99 by charter way many years ago. I slowed as much as possible but wasn't about to have some Kenworth run over the me and my VW. I've hit cats and rabbits and skunks. Each time I would have stopped if possible, swerved if safe. Each time, avoidance wasn't a safe option. I have braked and swerved to keep from hitting animals. If other drivers think I'm an AH for that, TS. If your driving safelyyou... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Family faces swine flu Oct 9, 2009
Holly also has a sign on Sienna's car seat that reads, "Don't touch me. I can get sick easily.". The family has been snake-bitten regarding the health of their newborns. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
First responders save people from burning car Oct 8, 2009
While the car continued to burn, Donald Barrett one of the first responders arriving on scene, knocked a window out of the car and cut the child out of the car seat to remove the child to safety. All but one of the remaining passengers was able to get out at this point. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Health Tip: Soothing a Colicky Baby Oct 8, 2009
Strap your baby into a car seat and go for a drive. Play some music, run the vacuum or turn on a white noise machine. (MEDLINEplus)
Not surviving, but thriving, with baby Oct 4, 2009
Along with our umbrella stroller, we also brought our car seat ... However, Rivoli points out that traveling can be easier with an infant than a mobile toddler: There is a good window for most parents between three and six months when they ve had a chance to recuperate from the birth and adjust to the new routine, and while the baby still sleeps many times throughout the day and is content to spend a lot of time in the car seat, stroller, or child carrier, she says. (Boston Globe)
Nasal spray flu vaccine becoming available Oct 4, 2009
On the newborn checklist _ infant car seat, going-home outfit _ comes a plea to get themselves vaccinated before discharge. Because newborns can't be vaccinated, "the only way to protect your baby is for Mom, Dad and the family to receive the vaccine," the flyer says. (Longview Daily News, WA)
View from the Van: How to love a sick friend Oct 1, 2009
I realized I didn t even have a meditation pillow to bring and wondered if my 7-year-old s car seat would do. The hostess, Tasha, greeted me warmly, and guided me into a bare, darkened room where I took a seat among a handful of people sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, around a large, woven mat. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Court jails bikies over attack on rivals Oct 1, 2009
Picard also pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm, which police found under his car seat. All three also pleaded guilty to perjury for lying about their involvement in the fight during a subsequent Crime and Misconduct Commission hearing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Community Health Fair in Mt. Lake is this Saturday Oct 1, 2009
Those businesses which will have information available in booths include Good Samaritan Village/Eventide Suites/Laker Apartments, Peterson Thrifty White Drug and Gifts, Cottonwood/Jackson Community Health (car seat safety), Windom Area Hospital, PBR Optical, River Valley Hearing, Mt. Lake Senior Dining, Bone Builders-RSVP, Cottonwood/Jackson Community Health Start Noticing Campaign (campaign against tobacco advertising), Sanford Clinic Mountain Lake, Dental Health, Sanford Hospice, Mountain... (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Baby Dies After Left In Van Sep 30, 2009
Officials said the van had a car seat, but there was no evidence as to what may have happened or why. The mother was questioned. (Click2Houston, TX)
Police Notebook: Toddler troubles Sep 30, 2009
The mother reportedly was having a discussion with her son while parked on Magnolia Terrace, and the daughter slipped out of a car seat and walked away while that was happening. She wandered about 100 yards away from the vehicle before being found by a neighbor, who reported the incident to police. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Land of hope and glory Sep 26, 2009
Swinging through the 640-hectare site - or, rather, suburb as it will soon officially become - Alan Marsh, chief executive of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, swivels in his car seat to point out proven successes, new developments, unexpected signs of life. To the left, the site of a new 99-bed sports hospital; to the right, the new A.V. Jennings headquarters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
WATCHWORDS: Safety Day mixes fun with safety lessons Sep 25, 2009
Car seat technician Officer Dave Clark will have a display about child passenger safety and will be available to answer questions about the proper seat to use. Plus, there will be lots more safety information from participants like AAA, the Anna Jaques Hospital, RTN Federal Credit Union, the Amesbury Fire Department and the Amesbury Public School Department. (Amesbury News, MA)
Texas Teenager Arrested After Babys Body Found Outside Fire Station Sep 25, 2009
The body of the 2-month-old girl was discovered around 7 a.m. Wednesday wrapped in a pink blanket in a car seat. Hood said it was not immediately clear if she was alive when she was left. (KWTX.com, TX)
Moviegoer not guilty of child endangerment for leaving 3-year-old in car Sep 25, 2009
Had veal and it had awful taste (like it was (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Atlanta woman loses 143 pounds Sep 23, 2009
I now fit in my car seat. I can cross my legs under most desks and fly without an added extension to the belt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Mother suffers baby theft dreams Sep 22, 2009
Page last updated at 07:13 GMT, Tuesday, 22 September 2009 08:13 UK. Tomkinson pleaded guilty to a series of offences. (BBC News -- UK)
Sheriff's volunteers celebrate 20 years of community service Sep 22, 2009
At this point, our volunteers are really indispensable, said Dennis Downum, Calaveras sheriff. We wouldn t be able to provide anywhere close to the service at major public events without them. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Wheels of Success Sep 21, 2009
Ostrofsky, 31, a single mother of three, had been leaving her house before dawn -- toting a stroller, car seat, diaper bag and purse -- to catch a bus. She would go first to her children's baby sitter and then to work. (CNN)
In celebration of grandparentsday Sep 21, 2009
Jesse just sat in his car seat smiling while the drama continued. And I mused. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
'I was born during a hurricane' Sep 21, 2009
Carroll said she thought she was just going for a regular check-up with Williamson on Sept. 20, but her water broke and she was wheeled over to the RMC. She didn t even have a car seat to take her newborn home in when she was released from the hospital a couple days later. As much as they were trying to get those babies out of the hospital, they wouldn t let them leave without a car seat, Carroll said ... a car seat in Hugo s wake. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
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Further investigation showed the child's car seat was improperly installed. Both were transported to Spectrum Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
New initiative comes from Leadership Academy Sep 19, 2009
There is a definite need, such as car seat safety ... A major focus of the local Safe Kids chapter will be car seat safety ... We plan on training at least one or two of our Blackford County Safe Kids staff to be car seat technicians. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
I-96 Accident sends two to hospital Sep 19, 2009
The woman was buckled in at the time of the accident and there are reports that the infant was ejected from the car seat in the back seat, though Seinen said that couldn't be confirmed. Both were transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Abington Police Log Sep 19, 2009
Charges: Uninsured motor vehicle; operating motor vehicle with revoked registration; unregistered motor vehicle; child under 5 without car seat. 8:26 p.m. Brockton Ave., erratic operation. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Ponzo: Take part in Child Safety Week Sep 19, 2009
Toddlers (1-4 years), who usually weigh 20-40 pounds, should always ride in a convertible or forward-facing approved car seat. Young children (5-7 years), who usually weigh 41-57 pounds, must be in a belt-positioning booster seat. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Seat belt enforcement will be stepped up next week Sep 18, 2009
If they are on WIC or some other type of assistance program, they will qualify for a free car seat, Cimino said. The traffic detail will be from Saturday through Sept. 26. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mom left 1-year-old locked in car, say police Sep 17, 2009
However, it is a bit pricey. Our waitress was very attentive and. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New car seat law now in effect Sep 17, 2009
Eleven-month-old Raegan Adams was all smiles and giggles as her grandmother went through the car seat inspection program checklist with two Juneau Police Department community service officers Wednesday afternoon ... Raegan Adams, 11 months, is fitted into her new car seat Wednesday by Juneau Police Department Community Service Officer Kathy Underwood, right, as her grandmother, Terry Etheridge, left, and Juneau Police Department Community Service Officer Jennifer Adams look on ... A regulation... (Juneau Empire)
Canton crash near school causes no serious injuries Sep 17, 2009
The young girl was in a car seat and the driver wore a seat belt. They were fortunate no one was seriously injured, he said. (Canton Journal, MA)
Prosecutors attack defendant's story in Crawford homicide trial Sep 16, 2009
Crawford County District Attorney Francis Schultz used testimony from hospital officials and Melynda K. French's own statements to others in challenging her claim that 21-month-old Kierstan A. Bressette was seriously injured when she tripped and fell on a plastic car seat on Feb. 4, 2008 ... The evidence presented Tuesday included testimony from Bressette's father, Shane Bressette, who said French told him repeatedly that the child had suffered the injuries when she tripped on an extension cord... (Erie Times-News, PA)