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You Wrote: I’ve been searching for a light weight car seat. Carry a baby inside the car seat is like a total arm workout itself. A smaller size car seat would definitely give more free room inside the car as well.

We all know that when it comes to infant car seats, safety and ease of installation go hand in hand. After all, even if you have the safest car seat on the market, a shoddy installation job can ruin all your hard work and put baby in danger. That’s why I was thrilled to uncover the latest addition in infant car seat technology with the Aton infant car seat. This car seat is really going to change the whole car seat industry — that’s how revolutionary it is.

Made for babies 4 to 32 pounds (up to 30 inches tall), the Aton is a marvel of German engineering and has won all sorts of awards abroad. In fact, it’s such an amazing car seat that production costs are high and almost threatened to take the Aton off the US market. But thankfully, all is right with the world and the Aton Infant Car Seat is now permanently available to US customers.

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My Carry Potty on Celebrity Baby Blog

How many times have you been happily playing at a park, the beach — or anywhere else without a bathroom, for that matter — when all of a sudden, your potty-training toddler has to go. Like, right now! We’ve all been there. And sometimes a tree just doesn’t cut it. Enter the My Carry Potty ($33) — a small, portable case that turns into a mini potty in a snap. Not only is it super convenient, but it’s also designed so it doesn’t leak or let out odors. So whether you’re just running errands or taking a long family trip, it’s a great option. Because when they’ve got to go, they’ve really got to go. Read more…

Rated by Mom likes My Carry Potty!

Have a Potty Training Princess?

Do you have a potty training princess that needs a throne to pee pee in? This My Carry Potty w/ 3000 Swarovski crystals might just do the trick! It just screams Suri Cruise, doesn’t it?!?

Oh, a $2,000+ potty is a bit pricey for a #1 and #2 catching device? Not to worry, you can purchase a regular, no-Swarovski crystals My Carry Potty for much cheaper. This is a no-leak potty to take on-the-go!

For more information on the My Carry Potty, visit their website HERE.

A Real Mom’s Perspective on the Cybex Solution X-Fix

From The Maven of Social Media

September, 24 2011

I did things a little differently this time around. About the same time Meagan, one of my readers (and friend) asked me about my opinion on the Cybex Solution X-fix high back booster seat, the company emailed me about them. So I took the opportunity (and chance) to ask them if they could send the seat to her. I thought that a review from a mom who hasn’t seen lots of car seats (like me) would have a different, and fresh perspective.

They happily sent her the seat.

The Solution X-fix should be the last booster seat you will need to buy for your child once they graduate from the five point harness system. It is designed to be used with a 3 point seat-belt and should only be used for a child who is tall and heavy enough for this seat. You can read more about the Solution X-fix and other Cybex seats here.

Does Mommy Love It? Review of the Solution X-Fix

 

Like many safety devices for children, car seats are often rather hideous to look at. Safety is of course the primary objective of a child’s car seat, but does design always have to take the proverbial “back seat”? After discovering the Cybex Solution Car seat a number of months ago, I can say that this is not always the case. The sleek lines of the Cybex Solution X-FixBooster Seat are reminiscent of German luxury cars! This ultra light, ultra safe seat easily works with any automobile, includes an adjustable 3-position headrest for maximum comfort and a machine washable seat cover. Additional features that make this car seat supreme is the eleven-position height adjustable backrest and that the shoulder and head protection move together. Perfection! This is fabulous for my boys who happen to be in the 90th percentile for height.Read more…

Cybex Aton in Pregnancy Newborn

Lascal Buggyboard Maxi Review

Lascal is the maker of BuggyBoard which is an attachable platform that lets an older child stand and ride on the stroller. This is a great solution if you have two that need a stroller but don’t want the bulk of a double stroller or don’t always need the option of pushing two children. Read more…

Bambino Mio Nappy Swimsuit in July American Baby

In the Swim

Disposables are easy, but the British company Bambino Mio is on to something with its Nappy Swimsuits which have a reusable diaper built in. Dump waste in the potty, toss the suit in the washer to save cash ($30; RegalLager).